EVENT SOFTWARE COMPARISON
Check Cherry vs DJ Intelligence
DJ Intelligence has served DJs since 2002 and knows the craft. Check Cherry is a modern platform built for DJs and the rest of what event pros do. Here's an honest look at how the two compare.
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Check Cherry vs DJ Intelligence at a glance
A fair side-by-side. We've noted where DJ Intelligence comes out ahead too.
| Check Cherry | DJ Intelligence | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Event pros across services | DJs & event companies |
| In market since | 2016 | 2002 |
| Modern, mobile-friendly interface | Responsive web, older design | |
| Native iOS & Android apps | Full business app | Event Viewer app (Pro plan) |
| Built for services beyond DJ work | DJ first | |
| DJ song requests & planning forms | ||
| Online booking, contracts & payments | ||
| Built-in expense tracking | ||
| Free trial | 14 days | 60 days |
| Starting price | From $29/mo | From $15/mo |
Based on publicly available information as of May 2026. DJ Intelligence's entry plan limits services, staff logins, and payment options. Both products update often, so check each company's site for current details.
Where Check Cherry is different
The honest differences that matter when you're choosing
A modern interface
Check Cherry is built on a modern, mobile-friendly interface your clients see too. DJ Intelligence is a long-running platform with an older, more dated design.
More than DJ work
Run DJ, photo booth, bartending, photography, and event venues from one account. DJ Intelligence is DJ-first, with other services bolted on.
Full mobile apps
Native iOS and Android apps to actually run your business. DJ Intelligence offers a Pro-plan Event Viewer app for checking event details on the go.
Built-in expense tracking
Track business expenses alongside your income and payments. DJ Intelligence focuses on payments and income, not expenses.
When DJ Intelligence might be the better pick
DJ Intelligence has been around since 2002 for a reason, and it may be the better fit if:
- You only do DJ work and want the longest-tenured, DJ-specific tool.
- You lean heavily on its music request, Spotify, and DJ-software export features.
- You want the lowest entry price and a long free trial to start.
Check Cherry tends to be the better fit when you want a modern interface, run more than one service, need full mobile apps, or want expense tracking built in.
What event pros say
Real reviews from DJs and entertainment companies on Check Cherry
"Great interface, great system, well laid-out and incredible build. Reasonably priced and definitely the choice for any up and coming DJ."
"Seriously amazing for my wedding DJ and Photo Booth business. I honestly couldn't live without Check Cherry, and I don't know how I ran my DJ business without it."
"I own a small entertainment company, and this is my favorite and most frequently used service. The amount of stress it saves me just keeps going up as I find more things it can do."
Already using DJ Intelligence? Switch and save 50%
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Common questions
Comparing Check Cherry and DJ Intelligence
Is Check Cherry a good DJ Intelligence alternative?
Yes, especially if you want a modern interface, full mobile apps, expense tracking, or you run more than just DJ work. DJ Intelligence remains a solid, DJ-specific choice with deep music tools and a low entry price, so the best fit depends on what you need.
Does Check Cherry have DJ song request tools?
Yes. Check Cherry includes song requests, do-not-play lists, and planning forms built for DJs and entertainment. DJ Intelligence also has strong music request features, so both cover this well.
Is Check Cherry more expensive than DJ Intelligence?
DJ Intelligence has a lower entry price, though its cheapest plan limits services, staff logins, and payment options. Check Cherry starts a bit higher and includes its core features on every plan, plus a modern interface, full mobile apps, multi-service support, and expense tracking.
Can I move my data over from DJ Intelligence?
Yes. You can export your client and event data from DJ Intelligence and import it into Check Cherry, or our team can help with the migration so you are not starting from scratch.
How do I claim the 50% switch discount?
Start your free trial, then chat with our team and show your current DJ Intelligence subscription (a screenshot of your billing page works). We'll apply the 50% discount to your first year.
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