Ovation vs Rentman
Rentman is a well-established rental management platform from the Netherlands, popular in Europe. They offer modular pricing where you pay for each feature separately.
What Rentman does well
- Established since 2011 with large customer base
- Strong presence in European market
- Many third-party integrations
- Solid equipment scheduling features
Where Rentman falls short
- Complex modular pricing adds up quickly
- No AI assistant
- No built-in venue management
- Extra charges for multi-warehouse
- Audit logging is a paid add-on
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
Rentman
~$987/month
15 users, 2 locations with Equipment Pro + Crew Pro + Quoting
Pricing: €39 platform + €19-24/user per module
With Ovation, you save approximately $791/month ($9492/year)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | Rentman |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Equipment Scheduling | ||
| Crew Scheduling | €14-24/user | |
| Quoting & Invoicing | €9/user | |
| Multiple Warehouses | €5/user/warehouse | |
| AI Assistant | ||
| Venue Management | Full module | |
| Lead Scoring | Automated | |
| Custom Domains | Org + Workspace | |
| Contracts + Invoices Together | Single flow | |
| Per-Job Profit Tracking | All costs incl. fees | ~Scheduled vs actual only |
| Cross-Rental Automation | Ovation-to-Ovation sync | |
| Ticketing/Booking Portal | Built-in | |
| Mobile App (Crew) | ||
| Mobile App (Customers) | ||
| Audit Logging | Comprehensive | €12/user add-on |
Crew Scheduling Comparison
| Feature | Ovation | Rentman |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Database | ||
| Skills & Certifications | ||
| Availability Tracking | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Scheduling | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Overtime Calculations | ~Pro tier | |
| Mobile App for Crew | ||
| Bulk Invitations | ||
| Payroll Integration | Gusto/Check/Finch (planned) | ~Export hours only |
| Included in Base Price |
Only in Ovation
Features you won't find in Rentman
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. Rentman pricing from their official website. We update this page monthly.