Ovation vs HireHop
HireHop is a UK-based rental software offering competitive pricing, especially for smaller teams. They include multiple depots for free, making them attractive for multi-location businesses.
What HireHop does well
- Most affordable option for smaller teams
- Multiple depots included free
- Good basic rental features
- No setup fees
- Sage integration available
Where HireHop falls short
- Less polished interface
- No AI assistant
- Limited crew scheduling capabilities
- Basic reporting compared to competitors
- No venue management
- Limited API capabilities
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
HireHop
~$464/month
15 users (multi-depot free)
Pricing: £46 first user + £23/additional (~$58 + $29 USD)
With Ovation, you save approximately $268/month ($3216/year)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | HireHop |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Equipment Scheduling | ||
| Crew Scheduling | Basic | |
| Quoting & Invoicing | ||
| Multiple Warehouses | Free depots | |
| AI Assistant | ||
| Venue Management | Full module | |
| Lead Scoring | Automated | |
| Custom Domains | Org + Workspace | |
| Contracts + Invoices Together | ~Basic contracts | |
| Per-Job Profit Tracking | ~Limited | |
| Cross-Rental Automation | Ovation-to-Ovation sync | |
| Ticketing/Booking Portal | Built-in | |
| Mobile App (Crew) | ||
| Mobile App (Customers) | ||
| Audit Logging | Comprehensive | ~Basic history |
Only in Ovation
Features you won't find in HireHop
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. HireHop pricing from their official website. We update this page monthly.