Choose OnTheStage if
- You need to sell tickets and manage the audience side.
Stage Manager Suite
vs. OnTheStage.
Ticketing meets connected production records.
OnTheStage is for ticketing. Stage Manager Suite does not sell tickets; it coordinates the production work, so the two are complements rather than substitutes.
01 / Budget
Published prices.
OnTheStage's pricing page did not provide readable pricing text at the time of review, so no figure is assigned.
| Tool | Starting point | Other listed options | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Manager Suite | Free: 50 inventory items and 2 new shows per calendar year | Pro: $20/month or $200/year; Team: $30/month or $300/year. | Current plans |
| OnTheStage | Price not confirmed here | Ask provider about current fees. | OnTheStage official site |
OnTheStage prices checked September 24, 2026. Vendors can change plans; confirm before purchasing.
02 / Features
Two products, side by side.
Capabilities described on each provider's linked public pages.
| Feature | Stage Manager Suite | OnTheStage |
|---|---|---|
| Auditions & casting | ||
| Online audition sign-ups | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Callbacks & casting decisions | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Conflict or availability planning | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Cross-show talent pool | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Rehearsals & stage management | ||
| Rehearsal scheduling | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Attendance tracking | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Performance reports | Not included | Not confirmed |
| Setlists for revues | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Communication | ||
| Announcements to cast & crew | Listed by provider, Cast groups with targeted notifications | Not confirmed |
| Group chat or department channels | Not included | Not confirmed |
| Direct messages | Not included | Not confirmed |
| Email cast & crew from the app | Not included, Download list of cast emails | Not confirmed |
| Calendar subscription / sync | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Automatic schedule-change alerts | Not included, Updates appear in synced calendars | Not confirmed |
| Sound & tech | ||
| Equipment inventory | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Wireless mic plots | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Mic assignments from inventory | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Costumes, props & sets | ||
| Costume plots by scene | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Costume measurements | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Costume inventory | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Props inventory | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Set-piece tracking | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Inventory photos | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Front of house | ||
| Volunteer sign-ups | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Printable show program | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Ticket sales | Not included | Listed by provider |
| Team & access | ||
| Multiple team members | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
| Performer sign-up without an account | Listed by provider | Not confirmed |
"Not confirmed" means the feature could not be verified from the linked public pages; it does not mean the product lacks it. "Not included" is used only where scope is known. Rows where neither product has a confirmed entry are omitted. Sources: Stage Manager Suite and OnTheStage.
03 / Fit
Who should choose which.
Fit recommendations, not rankings or hands-on test results.
Choose Stage Manager Suite if
- You need to organize auditions, cast, volunteers, inventory, and programs.
- You do not need Stage Manager Suite to process sales.
Choose a ticketing platform for sales and Stage Manager Suite for the work that gets the production onstage.
04 / Questions
Before you decide.
How does Stage Manager Suite compare with OnTheStage?
OnTheStage is for ticketing. Stage Manager Suite does not sell tickets; it coordinates the production work, so the two are complements rather than substitutes.
How does pricing compare with OnTheStage?
Stage Manager Suite: Free: 50 inventory items and 2 new shows per calendar year; Pro: $20/month or $200/year; Team: $30/month or $300/year. OnTheStage: Price not confirmed here. Ask provider about current fees. Prices were checked on September 24, 2026; confirm current terms with each vendor.
Can I use OnTheStage and Stage Manager Suite together?
Choose a ticketing platform for sales and Stage Manager Suite for the work that gets the production onstage.
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