Ovation vs IntelliEvent
IntelliEvent is a cloud rental and event-management platform for AV, staging, and production companies. It's capable, but pricing is quote-only and gated by tier — the entry Starter plan leaves out CRM, vendor catalogs, advanced labor, surveys, and the time clock until you move up.
What IntelliEvent does well
- Purpose-built for AV, staging, and production
- Broad rental and event feature set
- Multi-warehouse support
- Established in the industry
Where IntelliEvent falls short
- No public pricing — quote-only
- Key modules (CRM, vendor catalogs, advanced labor, surveys, time clock) are gated to higher tiers
- User-capped tiers
- No AI assistant
Pricing Comparison
Ovation is one flat price per workspace. IntelliEvent bills per seat.
$400 / workspace / mo
Or $4,000/yr — two months free. One workspace covers all your warehouses and unlimited users, with every module and the Conductor AI assistant included.
Plus usage — only on money you collect
- Invoice payments processed1% · capped $400/mo
- Tickets sold at $5 or over$0.98 / ticket
- Unlimited users — no per-seat fees ever
- Every module + AI assistant included
- Multiple warehouses in one workspace
IntelliEvent
Source: intellievent.com
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | IntelliEvent |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Equipment Scheduling | ||
| Crew Scheduling | ~Advanced labor = Pro+ | |
| Quoting & Invoicing | ||
| Multiple Warehouses | ||
| AI Assistant | ||
| Venue Management | Full module | ~Basic |
| Lead Scoring | Automated | ~CRM = Pro+ |
| Custom Domains | Org + Workspace | |
| Contracts + Invoices Together | Single flow | ~ |
| Per-Job Profit Tracking | All costs incl. fees | |
| Cross-Rental Automation | Ovation-to-Ovation sync | |
| Ticketing/Booking Portal | Built-in | |
| Mobile App (Crew) | ||
| Mobile App (Customers) | ||
| Audit Logging | Comprehensive | ~ |
Crew Scheduling Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | IntelliEvent |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Database | ||
| Skills & Certifications | ~ | |
| Availability Tracking | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Scheduling | ~ | |
| Time Tracking | ~Time clock = Pro+ | |
| Overtime Calculations | ~Advanced labor = Pro+ | |
| Mobile App for Crew | ||
| Bulk Invitations | ~ | |
| Payroll Integration | Gusto/Check/Finch (planned) | ~Export |
| Included in Base Price |
Built into every Ovation plan
All included — no tiers, no per-seat add-ons, no enterprise upsell
AI Assistant
Ask Conductor to create an invoice, schedule crew, or answer questions about your data. Natural language, not endless clicking.
Venue Management
Full venue database with seating diagrams, room dimensions, load-in notes, and historical data from past events.
True Job Profitability
Assign ANY expense to a job—including Stripe fees, crew costs, and that random Uber receipt. See real margins, not estimates.
Ovation-to-Ovation Cross-Rental
If your vendor also uses Ovation, pricing and specs sync automatically. No more calling to confirm rates.
Contracts + Invoices Together
Customers sign contracts and pay deposits in a single flow. No jumping between systems.
Ticketing & Booking Portal
Sell directly to customers with anti-scalping measures built in. A direct revenue channel.
Custom Domains
White-label your workspace with your own domain and email. Each location can have its own branding.
Lead Scoring
Automated lead scoring based on activity, deal size, and engagement. Know who to call first.
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Comparison accurate as of May 2026. IntelliEvent pricing from their official website. We update this page monthly.