EVENT SOFTWARE COMPARISON
Check Cherry vs Dubsado
Dubsado is a flexible, all-purpose CRM for service businesses. Check Cherry is built specifically for event pros, from DJs and photo booths to bartenders, photographers, and event venues. Here's an honest look at which one fits your business.
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CHECK CHERRY
4.9DUBSADO
4.3Average ratings on G2 as of May 2026.
Check Cherry vs Dubsado at a glance
A fair side-by-side. Both are good tools, built for different businesses.
| Check Cherry | Dubsado | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Event pros (DJ, booth, bar, photo) | Service businesses (generalist) |
| Event booking with date availability | General forms & proposals | |
| Automatic travel fees & mileage | ||
| Flex pricing (peak dates, weekday rates) | ||
| Add-on & equipment inventory | ||
| Staff & crew scheduling for events | ||
| Built-in expense tracking | ||
| Contracts, invoicing & client portal | ||
| Appointment scheduling | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Setup effort | Event-ready out of the box | Powerful, but a steeper setup |
| Starting price | From $29/mo | From $35/mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | 21 days |
Based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Both products update often, so check each company's site for current details.
Where Check Cherry is different
The honest differences that matter for an event business
Built for events
Event-specific booking, packages, and date availability out of the box. Dubsado is a general-purpose CRM you configure yourself for any service business.
Event pricing built in
Automatic travel fees, peak-date flex pricing, and add-on inventory. These aren't part of a generalist CRM like Dubsado.
Built-in expense tracking
Track business expenses alongside your income and payments. Dubsado focuses on invoicing and income.
Up and running faster
Event-ready out of the box, without the heavy setup Dubsado is often known for. Most businesses are live in a day or two.
When Dubsado might be the better pick
Dubsado is a powerful, flexible platform, and it may be the better fit if:
- You run a non-event service business, like coaching, design, or consulting.
- You want the deepest, most customizable workflow automation and form building.
- You manage multiple brands across different industries.
Check Cherry tends to be the better fit when you run an event business and want event pricing, inventory, expense tracking, and a faster setup built in.
What event pros say
Real reviews from event businesses on Check Cherry
"I used to spend hours creating quotes and emails. Now everything is all in one spot. It seriously has saved me so much time."
"I was hesitant to switch software after 3 years in business, but I needed more for my money. Check Cherry has done exactly that, and the software was so easy to learn."
"Check Cherry has made the booking process as easy as it could be. Quick, easy setup, seemingly everything all in one package."
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Common questions
Comparing Check Cherry and Dubsado
Is Check Cherry a good Dubsado alternative?
For event businesses, yes. Check Cherry covers the same contracts, invoicing, and client-portal basics as Dubsado, then adds event-specific pricing, inventory, and expense tracking, and is usually faster to set up. Dubsado is a strong choice if you run a general service business or want maximum customization.
What is the difference between Check Cherry and Dubsado?
Dubsado is a generalist CRM for service businesses of any kind. Check Cherry is purpose-built for event pros, so things like travel fees, peak-date pricing, add-on inventory, staff scheduling, and expense tracking are built in rather than configured from scratch.
Does Check Cherry handle event pricing like travel fees?
Yes. Check Cherry includes automatic travel fees and mileage, flex pricing for peak dates and weekdays, and add-on inventory. A general-purpose CRM like Dubsado does not include event-specific pricing tools.
Is Check Cherry easier to set up than Dubsado?
For an event business, usually yes. Check Cherry is event-ready out of the box, while Dubsado is highly flexible but commonly described as having a steeper learning curve. Most Check Cherry businesses are up and running within a day or two.
Can I move my data over from Dubsado?
Yes. You can export your client and project data from Dubsado 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 Dubsado subscription (a screenshot of your billing page works). We'll apply the 50% discount to your first year.
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