Is Tour Buddy really free now?

Yes. There's a free plan with venue search, tour routing, booking management, and the gig marketplace. Pro ($18/month) adds unlimited venue views, unlimited tours, contracts, and invoicing for artists touring heavily — but you don't need it to use Tour Buddy.

What happened to my old account and data?

It's all still here. Your venues, tours, and bookings stay on your account. If your paid subscription lapsed, your account moves to the free plan automatically — just log in.

How much does fan support and ticketing cost me?

There's no monthly cost to turn them on. Tour Buddy takes a flat 7% platform fee on tips, monthly support, and ticket sales — so you keep 93%, before Stripe's standard processing fees. You get paid through your own Stripe account.

Do I need a credit card to come back?

No — logging back in and using the free plan does not cost anything. You would only add a payment method if you choose to upgrade to Pro, and you would connect Stripe if you want to collect fan support or ticket revenue.

We've Been Busy: A Free Plan, Fan Support, and Ticketing

While you were away, Tour Buddy added a free plan and two new ways to make money from your music — Supporter Pages and built-in ticketing. Here's what's new.