Ovation vs Current RMS
Current RMS is a rental management system popular in the UK and growing internationally. They use straightforward per-user pricing with all features included.
What Current RMS does well
- Simpler pricing than Rentman (all features included)
- Good reporting capabilities
- Multi-location included in base price
- Strong customer support
Where Current RMS falls short
- Per-user pricing still adds up for larger teams
- No AI assistant
- No custom domain support
- Limited venue management
- No cross-rental automation
Pricing Comparison
Example: 15 users, 2 locations
Ovation
$196/month
2 workspaces × $98
- Unlimited users included
- All features included
- AI assistant included
- No per-user fees ever
Current RMS
~$765/month
15 users (multi-location included)
Pricing: $79 first user + $49/additional user
With Ovation, you save approximately $569/month ($6828/year)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | Current RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Equipment Scheduling | ||
| Crew Scheduling | Included | |
| Quoting & Invoicing | Included | |
| Multiple Warehouses | Included | |
| AI Assistant | ||
| Venue Management | Full module | ~Basic location tracking |
| Lead Scoring | Automated | |
| Custom Domains | Org + Workspace | |
| Contracts + Invoices Together | ~Separate workflows | |
| 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 |
Only in Ovation
Features you won't find in Current RMS
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 December 2025. Current RMS pricing from their official website. We update this page monthly.