Ovation vs LASSO
LASSO is a comprehensive, all-in-one platform for live-event and production companies — equipment inventory, gear ordering, warehouse and logistics, quoting and invoicing, plus crew scheduling, time tracking, travel, US payroll, and integrated payments in one system, with real-time visibility from RFP to final invoice. It's powerful and broad — and its newer Lassie AI is a genuine peer to Conductor — but it's enterprise software: there are no published rates, and pricing is assembled from the modules you buy.
What LASSO does well
- Genuinely all-in-one — gear, crew, logistics, payroll, and payments in one platform
- Strong crew scheduling, time tracking, and native US payroll
- Real-time visibility from RFP to final invoice
- Established with large live-event and production companies
Where LASSO falls short
- Enterprise, quote-only pricing — no published rates to compare before a demo
- Built for larger operations; heavier than many shops need
- US-centric payroll and compliance
- No flat, transparent pricing — everything goes through sales
Pricing Comparison
Ovation is one flat price per workspace. LASSO 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 Conductor AI's Starter tier 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 + Starter AI included
- Multiple warehouses in one workspace
LASSO
Source: lasso.io/pricing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | LASSO |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Equipment Scheduling | ||
| Crew Scheduling | Strong suit | |
| Quoting & Invoicing | ||
| Multiple Warehouses | ||
| AI Assistant | Lassie — Ask/Act/Alert | |
| Venue Management | Full module | |
| Lead Scoring | Automated | |
| Custom Domains | Org + Workspace | |
| Contracts + Invoices Together | Single flow | ~ |
| Per-Job Profit Tracking | All costs incl. fees | |
| Cross-Rental Automation | Ovation-to-Ovation sync | ~Subrent + transfer orders (manual) |
| Ticketing/Booking Portal | ~Events & Sales module (roadmap / beta) | |
| Mobile App (Crew) | ||
| Mobile App (Customers) | ~Mobile-responsive web portal (native app planned) | |
| Audit Logging | Comprehensive | ~ |
Crew Scheduling Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | LASSO |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Database | ||
| Skills & Certifications | ||
| Availability Tracking | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Scheduling | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Overtime Calculations | ||
| Mobile App for Crew | ||
| Bulk Invitations | ||
| Payroll Integration | ~Time tracking; payroll integrations planned | Native US payroll |
| Included in Base Price | Crew Management is a separate module |
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—an Events & Sales module (on our roadmap) that will open 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 July 17, 2026. LASSO pricing from their official website. We review and update this page periodically.
Competitor information is compiled from publicly available sources as of July 17, 2026; all trademarks are the property of their respective owners; features and pricing may change—verify current details with the vendor.