Disclosure: we make one of the options on this page, so this is not an independent review. Competitor facts come from their own websites and were checked on October 21, 2026. We say where others are the better fit. Spotted something wrong? Email us and we will fix it.
The options at a glance
| Provider | What it is | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Hop On Stages | Done-for-you cold email outreach that leads with your reel | Quoted separately |
| SpeakerHUB | Self-serve speaker platform and database, plus a separate done-for-you VA agency | $0 / $19 / $47 per month; done-for-you not published |
| Speakhyve | Done-for-you, AI-assisted cold email system for speakers (email plus LinkedIn outreach, AI reply agent) | Not published |
| eSpeakers | Speaker marketplace and business tools used by speakers and bureaus | PRO $119/month regular ($60 for 60 days offer) |
| SpeakerMatch | Paid membership to browse and apply to open calls for speakers | From $30 per 4 weeks |
| Axia Public Relations | PR agency with a done-for-you speaking engagement pitching service | $2,250/mo plus booking bonuses |
| The Speaker Lab | Speaker coaching and courses (Grant Baldwin) that teach you to book yourself | Not published |
The options
Ranked for a working speaker who wants more paid engagements. Our entry is first, with its drawbacks.
1.Hop On Stagesours
Best for: Speakers who want outreach done for them, led by a reel that sells
Pricing: Quoted separately from the reel, based on your goals. Reels are $3,000 flat
SpeakerHUB gives you a database and tools; we do the outreach. We research event organizers, associations and bureaus that fit your topic and run cold email campaigns to decision-makers, with your reel in every pitch. Keith Ferrazzi's campaigns produced, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads" with CXO-level conversations at companies including L'Oréal, Hitachi and Twitch. Steve Taubman landed a paid invitation to a professional society's annual meeting in New York City.
What works
- Done for you: we research decision-makers and run the cold email campaigns
- Every pitch leads with your reel, which we can also make
- Named results: Keith Ferrazzi, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads"
- Not a bureau, so no commission on your fees
Watch out for
- Price is quoted, not published, because it depends on your goals
- A done-for-you program costs more than a self-serve subscription
- No booking guarantees (nobody honest can guarantee a booking)
- Works best once you have a strong reel; the reel is a separate $3,000
2.Speakhyve
Best for: Speakers in the $5k to $20k fee range who want AI-assisted cold email
Pricing: Not published ("See If You Qualify") (checked October 21, 2026)
Speakhyve is the closest done-for-you alternative: an AI-assisted cold email and LinkedIn system for speakers, with an AI reply agent, built in 14 days per its site. It claims to have "booked over 1,000 paid engagements" (self-reported). No price or named clients are published.
What works
- Specialized in cold outreach for speakers
- Combines email, LinkedIn and an AI reply agent
- States it targets speakers in the $5k to $20k fee range
Watch out for
- No published price or named clients on the page
- The page states daily volume two ways ("200-500 emails a day" and "500+")
- No reel production, so your pitch relies on whatever video you have
3.eSpeakers
Best for: Speakers who want to be findable in a marketplace bureaus use
Pricing: eSpeakers PRO: "$60 for 60 days, a fraction of the regular $119/month price"; basic accounts available, including through associations (checked October 21, 2026)
eSpeakers is an established marketplace and set of business tools used by speakers and bureaus. A basic account is available, including through associations, and PRO was offered at "$60 for 60 days" against a regular $119/month. It is mostly passive: you wait to be found, and search ranking is points-based.
What works
- Established marketplace that bureaus use
- Profile and calendar tools
- Free basic accounts via associations
Watch out for
- Mostly passive: you wait to be found
- Search ranking is points-based
- PRO is $119/month at the regular price
4.SpeakerMatch
Best for: Speakers who want curated open calls and a money-back guarantee
Pricing: Silver $30 per 4 weeks (or $325/yr); Gold $50 per 4 weeks ($520/yr); Platinum $80 per 4 weeks ($845/yr). A 25% discount was showing when checked (checked October 21, 2026)
SpeakerMatch is a paid membership to browse and apply to open calls for speakers, from $30 per 4 weeks, with an 8-week money-back guarantee and no commission. You apply alongside many other speakers, and an older industry report found most listings were low or no fee.
What works
- Inexpensive
- 8-week money-back guarantee
- No commission
Watch out for
- You apply to open calls alongside many other speakers
- An older industry report found most listings were low or no fee
- You write and send every application yourself
5.Axia Public Relations
Best for: Speakers who mainly want unpaid, visibility-building stages
Pricing: Speaker Membership $2,250 per month plus booking bonuses ($750 / $2,000 / $5,000 tiers); Pitch project $12,500 one-time; photos plus reel add-on "$15,000-$20,000 ... plus your travel expenses" (checked October 21, 2026)
Axia Public Relations runs a real done-for-you pitch team: $2,250 per month plus booking bonuses, up to 3 opportunities per month. Its own page says the typical client is mostly interested in unpaid (earned) engagements, and cancellation needs 90 days' notice.
What works
- Real done-for-you pitch team
- PR agency resources
- Clear published pricing
Watch out for
- Their page says the typical client is mostly interested in unpaid (earned) speaking engagements
- $2,250 per month plus bonuses, with 90-day cancellation notice
- Reel add-on is $15,000 to $20,000
6.The Speaker Lab
Best for: Speakers who want to learn to book themselves
Pricing: Not published (sales call) (checked October 21, 2026)
The Speaker Lab (Grant Baldwin) teaches you how to find and pitch events yourself, with a large community and free content. You keep the skills, but you still do the outreach. Price requires a sales call.
What works
- Large community (they cite 17,000+ experts)
- Strong free content and podcast
- Teaches skills you keep
Watch out for
- You still do the outreach yourself
- Price requires a sales call
Why people look for a SpeakerHUB alternative
Credit first: SpeakerHUB is very good value. The Free plan is $0, Credibility is $19/mo and Outreach is $47/mo, with lifetime options from $249. It cites 44,000+ conferences in its database, claims 60,000+ speakers, and charges no booking commission. For a new speaker building a profile, it is an easy first step.
Why speakers keep shopping:
A database is not a pipeline
Self-serve plans give you leads to work. You still research the right contact, write the pitch, follow up and track replies. Many speakers sign up, send a handful of applications and stall. Our guide to how to find paid speaking engagements covers the work involved.
The done-for-you option is opaque
SpeakerHUB has a separate done-for-you VA agency, but its price is not shown and "All plans have a 3-month commitment". If you want done-for-you, compare it with other options on scope and proof.
Open calls are crowded
Listings that anyone can apply to attract many applicants. Direct outreach to a decision-maker who was not advertising is a different channel: see cold email for speakers.
Your reel decides the reply
Whatever platform you use, the planner clicks your video. If your reel is weak, fix that first: see what to include in a speaker reel.
How to choose
| If you... | Look for | Shortlist |
|---|---|---|
| Want the lowest monthly cost and will pitch yourself | A cheap self-serve database | SpeakerHUB (stay), SpeakerMatch |
| Want bureaus to find you | A marketplace listing | eSpeakers |
| Want someone else to do the outreach | Done-for-you cold email with named results | Hop On Stages, Speakhyve |
| Mainly want unpaid visibility stages | A PR-led pitch team | Axia PR |
| Want to learn the skill | Coaching and courses | The Speaker Lab |
| Need a better reel first | A speaker reel specialist | Hop On Stages ($3,000 flat) |
Questions people ask
What is the best alternative to SpeakerHUB?
If you want outreach done for you, Hop On Stages (done-for-you cold email that leads with your reel, quoted separately). For a marketplace listing bureaus use, eSpeakers. For curated open calls, SpeakerMatch (from $30 per 4 weeks).
Is SpeakerHUB worth it?
At $19 to $47 per month it is worth trying if you will put in the hours to pitch. If you will not, a cheap subscription you do not use is still wasted money.
Does SpeakerHUB take a commission?
No. SpeakerHUB charges subscription fees, not booking commission. Hop On Stages does not take commission either; speakers bureaus commonly take 20% to 30%.
Does SpeakerHUB have a done-for-you service?
Yes, a separate VA agency. Its price is not shown on the site, and all plans have a 3-month commitment.
Sources
- SpeakerHUB: pricing
- Speakhyve: website
- eSpeakers: pricing
- SpeakerMatch: pricing
- Axia Public Relations: pricing
- The Speaker Lab: website
- SpeakerHUB: done-for-you agency
- Hop On Stages: speaker booking outreach
Keep comparing
Comparison
Hop On Stages vs SpeakerHUB
A cheap self-serve opportunities database against done-for-you outreach: who does the pitching, and what it costs.
Head to head
SpeakerHUB vs eSpeakers
Two speaker platforms compared on price, how opportunities reach you, and who uses them.
Head to head
SpeakerMatch vs SpeakerHUB
Two low-cost ways to find speaking opportunities yourself, compared on price, guarantees and how they work.
Roundup
Best speaker booking services
Done-for-you outreach, self-serve platforms and bureaus, ranked with real prices.
Guide
Find paid speaking engagements
Where paid stages actually come from, which sources are mostly unpaid, and how to research events yourself.
Service
Speaker booking outreach
Cold email outreach to event organizers, run for you. How it works and what it has produced.
Your next stage
Get a speaker reel that books the room.
One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.