How Sesh Compares

See how Sesh stacks up against Laylo, Klaviyo, OpenStage, and other fan engagement platforms. We're the only platform that combines drops, wallet pass technology, community engagement, and VIP monetization in one place.

Complete Feature Comparison

All the tools you need to own your fanbase, in one transparent platform.
Feature Sesh Laylo Feature.fm Cobrand Klaviyo OpenStage
Base Price $179/month*** $25/month* $19/month* $20/month* $45/month** £100/month
Wallet Pass Notifications ✓ Unlimited (90% open rate) — — — — —
Drops (Countdown Timers, Waitlists) ✓ Unlimited ✓ Core feature ✓ Core feature ✓ Core feature — ✓ Landing pages
Pre-saves (Spotify/Apple Music) ✓ Built-in ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓
Email Marketing ✓ 8/mo (up to Unlimited*) ✓ Usage-based cost ✓ Usage-based cost ✓ Usage-based cost ✓ Core product ✓ Included
SMS Marketing ✓ Available ✓ Pay per message ✓ Pay per message ✓ Pay per message ✓ Pay per message ✓ Included
Community App (TikTok Challenges, Listening Sessions) ✓ iOS + Android — — — — —
AI Strategy Assistant ✓ Full context Partial (Clutch AI for messages) — — Partial (Email optimization) —
360° Fan Intelligence & Scoring ✓ Complete Partial (Drop engagement) Partial (Pre-save data) Partial (Drop engagement) Partial (Email/purchase data) ✓ Weighted scoring
VIP Season Passes (Recurring Revenue) ✓ 15% revenue share — — — — —
Livestreaming ✓ Unlimited viewers — — — — —
Tour Management ✓ Smart routing + demand data — Partial (Pre-save data) — — ✓
Anti-Scalp Protection ✓ Phone OTP ✓ RealFan codes — — — ✓ Weighted lottery
Pricing Transparency ✓ Full Partial (Usage costs extra) Partial (Usage costs extra) Partial (Usage costs extra) Partial (Scales with contacts) ✓ High
Hidden Fees None Per-message SMS/DM costs Per-message SMS costs Per-message SMS costs Scales exponentially with list size None
* Laylo / Feature.fm / Cobrand: Base price doesn't include SMS/email message costs
** Klaviyo: Price increases significantly with contact list size
*** Sesh Professional tier: Includes community app, VIP Season Passes (monetization), Shopify integration, livestreams, 8 campaigns/month. Starter tier available at $49/mo.

Complete Feature Comparison

All the tools you need to own your fanbase, in one transparent platform.
Sesh vs. Laylo
Laylo is a great drop platform for capturing fans and sending notifications about releases. Sesh does everything Laylo does, plus a complete fan engagement ecosystem.
What We Both Do Well:
Drops with countdown timers and waitlists
Pre-saves for Spotify and Apple Music
Multi-channel messaging (email, SMS, Instagram DMs)
Anti-scalping for ticket drops
Where Sesh Goes Further:
Wallet Pass Technology: 90% open rates vs email's 10-15%. Lock-screen access without app downloads
Community App: TikTok challenges and listening sessions for viral growth and deep engagement
VIP Monetization: Season passes create recurring revenue beyond ticket sales
360° Fan Intelligence: Cross-platform scoring (not just drop engagement)
Transparent Pricing: No per-message fees eating into your margins
💡 Laylo = Drops platform. Sesh = Drops + Wallet Pass + Community + Monetization ecosystem.
Sesh vs. Klaviyo
Klaviyo is a powerful email marketing tool built for e-commerce. Sesh is built specifically for artists and fan communities.
Why Artists Switch from Klaviyo:
Better Reach: Wallet pass = 90% open rates. Email = 10-15% open rates
Artist-Specific Features: Tour routing, pre-saves, TikTok challenges, listening sessions—not generic newsletters
Transparent Pricing: Klaviyo costs explode as your list grows. We charge flat rates
Fan Intelligence: Klaviyo shows email stats. We show email + wallet + portal + Spotify + merch in 360° view
Monetization Tools: VIP subscriptions, livestreams, presale management built-in
No Technical Setup: Klaviyo requires flows, segments, automations. Sesh works out of the box
You Can Keep Both:
Many artists use Klaviyo for email and Sesh for everything else (wallet pass, community, VIP passes, livestreams). They complement each other.
💡 Klaviyo = Email tool. Sesh = Complete fan engagement ecosystem for artists.
Sesh vs. OpenStage
OpenStage is a solid fan CRM with strong anti-scalping for UK/EU artists. Sesh offers the same philosophy with more technology innovation.
Our Shared Values:
Artists should own their fan data, not rent it from platforms
Transparent pricing (no hidden per-message fees)
Anti-scalping protection for presales
Fan engagement beyond social media algorithms
Where Sesh Innovates:
Wallet Pass Technology: 90% open rates, lock-screen access, no app required
Community App: TikTok challenges and listening sessions (OpenStage is web-only)
AI Strategy Engine: "Should I add a Chicago date?" "Who are my superfans?" Get answers, not just data
VIP Subscriptions + Livestreams: Recurring revenue streams beyond tours
Global Focus: Built for worldwide use (OpenStage is UK/EU focused)
Mobile Apps: iOS and Android apps for on-the-go management
💡 OpenStage = Fan data consolidation. Sesh = Data + AI intelligence + engagement tools + monetization.
Sesh vs. Feature.fm
Feature.fm is a popular tool for pre-saves and smart links. Sesh provides pre-saves as part of a complete ecosystem.
What They Do Well:
Pre-saves for Spotify, Apple Music, etc.
Smart links ("link-in-bio")
Email capture on drops
Where Sesh Goes Further:
Wallet Pass Technology: 90% open rates. Feature.fm relies on email (15% open rate) and SMS (pay-per-message).
Community App: TikTok challenges and automated listening sessions on release day.
VIP Monetization: Sesh has built-in VIP passes. Feature.fm is a lead-gen tool, not a monetization one.
360° Fan Intelligence: We track engagement *after* the pre-save.
Transparent Pricing: No per-message fees for your most powerful notifications.
💡 Feature.fm = Pre-save tool. Sesh = Pre-saves + Wallet Pass + Community + Monetization.
Sesh vs. Cobrand
Cobrand is a drop platform for capturing fan data via releases. Sesh does drops, then gives you the tools to actually *use* that data.
Where They are Similar:
Drops with countdown timers
Pre-saves and email capture
Multi-channel messaging (email, SMS)
Where Sesh Goes Further:
Wallet Pass (90% Open Rate): This is the key difference. Cobrand relies on low-engagement email and costly SMS.
Built-in Monetization: VIP Season Passes for recurring revenue.
Community App: A place for superfans to engage (TikTok challenges, etc.)
AI Strategy: We help you understand your fan data and make decisions.
💡 Cobrand = Fan capture tool. Sesh = Complete fan ownership ecosystem.
Sesh vs. Mailchimp / Traditional Email Tools
Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and similar tools are great for general email marketing. But they're not built for artists or fan communities.
Why Email-Only Doesn't Work for Artists:
Low Open Rates: Email = 10-15% open rate. Wallet pass = 90% open rate
Spam Filters & Promotions Tab: Your important announcements get buried
No Artist Features: No pre-saves, tour routing, TikTok challenges, listening sessions, VIP passes
No Fan Intelligence: Email tools show email stats only. Sesh tracks across wallet, portal, Spotify, merch
No Monetization: Email can't help you make money beyond directing to external links
Generic Templates: Not designed for drops, tours, presales, fan experiences
Use Sesh + Keep Your Email Tool (If You Want):
You don't have to choose. Many artists use email tools for newsletters and Sesh for everything that matters: wallet pass notifications, drops, community engagement, VIP monetization, livestreams.
💡 Email tools = Newsletters. Sesh = Complete fan ownership ecosystem.

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We'll help you migrate from Laylo, Klaviyo, OpenStage, or any other platform. Your fan data comes with you—we'll handle the technical details.
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