Inventory and quoting are table stakes. EPMS also runs the parts of a show that usually live in email,
group texts and a freight broker's inbox.
What typical rental software includes compared with EPMS
Capability
Typical
EPMS
Quotes, contracts and online signatures
Included
Included
Barcode scan-out and scan-in
Included
Included
Crew shifts with confirm or decline
Limited or paid add-on
Included
Gear moved job-to-job, tracked
Limited or paid add-on
Included
Freight quotes, booking and bills of lading
Not included
Included
Shared inbox that files email to the job
Not included
Included
Crew flights and hotels with live flight status
Not included
Included
Several brands run from one account
Not included
Included
Built for phones first
Limited or paid add-on
Included
Limited or paid add-on
Usually a separate tool
Industries
Built around how your shop actually works.
Full-service and dry-hire jobs follow different checklists, so EPMS sets up each job type its own way.
AV & event production
Full-service shows with crew, freight and on-site schedules — planned on one job from quote to wrap.
Equipment & dry rental
Availability you can trust, renter paperwork collected up front, and gear scanned back in against the pull sheet.
Crew & staffing
Shifts, call sheets, travel and time clock in one place, with overtime caught before it reaches payroll.
Lighting & staging
Special effects
Multi-brand groups
Switching is easy
Live on real jobs in weeks, not quarters.
Every customer gets a hands-on setup plan. Bring the tools you already rely on.
We move your data in
Catalog, clients, venues and crew come over from your spreadsheets or old system. You don't start from zero.
Training by role
Sales, ops, warehouse and crew each learn only the part they use, on the devices they use it on.
Support from show people
When something's urgent the night before load-in, you reach a person who knows what a pull sheet is.
Works with
Microsoft 365Email & calendars
StripeCard & ACH payments
ShipStationParcel labels
R+L CarriersLTL freight booking
FlightAwareLive flight status
ZoomClient calls
RingCentralPhone & SMS
From the floor
What production teams say.
“We used to rebuild every show from a spreadsheet and a group text. Now the job carries itself from quote to invoice.”
Operations DirectorRegional AV company
“Quotes that used to take an afternoon go out before lunch, and clients sign the same day.”
Sales ManagerStaging and lighting rental company
“For the first time, I know what's missing before the truck leaves the dock — not after the show.”
Warehouse ManagerSpecial effects rental company
Security & privacy
Your data stays yours.
Built for companies trusted with client contracts, payments and staff records.
Fully isolated
Each company's data is kept separate from every other company.
Role-based access
People see what their job needs, nothing more.
Audit history
Important changes are logged with who and when.
Multi-factor sign-in
Admins add a second step at sign-in.
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot.
How long does setup take?
Most teams are running real jobs within a few weeks. We bring in your catalog, clients and crew, and train each role.
We already use rental software. Why switch?
Most rental tools cover inventory and quoting well, then hand off to email, spreadsheets and separate freight and scheduling tools. EPMS keeps crew, travel, freight and client email on the same job.
Does it handle dry rentals as well as full-service shows?
Yes. Each job type gets its own checklist — renter insurance and ID for dry hire; riders, permits, crew and freight for full service.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. It's built for phones first. Crews, warehouse staff and managers on the road all use it from their phones.
Does it work with the email we already use?
Yes. Connect your existing company email, including Microsoft 365. There are no new addresses to hand out.
Is our data secure?
Each company's data is isolated, access is controlled by role, important changes are logged, and admins use multi-factor sign-in.
See your next show run itself.
Bring one of your real jobs. We'll walk it from first call to final invoice in 30 minutes.