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.
Side by side
| Hop On Stages | SpeakerFlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Done-for-you cold email outreach | CRM and business systems for speakers |
| What it solves | Not enough conversations with event buyers | Leads and operations that are disorganized |
| Price | Quoted separately, based on your goals (not published) | Power Up $3,000 (+$99/month per user); Flow Zone $6,000 one time; Flow Zone+ $10,000 |
| Creates new leads | Yes, that is the job | No; it organizes your pipeline but does not fill it |
| Setup | Event research and campaign build | Setup project, done for you on higher tiers |
| Ongoing fees | Per the outreach agreement | Per-user monthly fee |
| Reel production | Yes, in-house (separate service, $3,000 flat) | No reel production |
| Self-description | Not a bureau; no commission | Says it is not a coaching company, agency or bureau |
What actually matters
Systems vs pipeline
A CRM is a container. It makes sure no inquiry falls through the cracks, that follow-ups go out on time, and that contracts and invoices are tracked. If you already get a steady stream of inquiries and lose some of them to chaos, SpeakerFlow solves a real problem.
But a container does not fill itself. If your calendar is thin because not enough planners know you exist, a better CRM will not change that. Outreach does. We research events that fit your topic and fee, find the person who books speakers, and pitch you with your reel.
Order of operations
If you have to pick one, ask which problem costs you more right now. Speakers who are losing deals they already have should fix systems first. Speakers who do not have enough deals should fix pipeline first. Once outreach is producing replies, a proper CRM becomes more valuable, because there is more to track.
Cost structure
SpeakerFlow publishes its setup tiers: $3,000 plus $99/month per user for Power Up, $6,000 one time for Flow Zone, and $10,000 for Flow Zone+. Our outreach is a separate engagement quoted on your goals. Neither takes a commission on your speaking fees.
What planners see
Neither a CRM nor outreach changes the video a planner watches. That is where the booking decision usually happens. We make speaker reels as our core service, so every pitch we send links to something built to close.
What SpeakerFlow is
SpeakerFlow builds CRM and business systems specifically for professional speakers, and its pricing page offers setup tiers from a guided build to done-for-you implementation. It says it is not a coaching company, speaker agency or bureau. It is a purpose-built tool for running the business side of speaking, and a good one to consider once you have a pipeline worth organizing.
Using both
This is the most complementary pairing on our comparison pages: outreach brings in conversations, and a CRM keeps track of them. Replies from our campaigns go to you, so they can land in whatever CRM you use.
Which one should you choose?
SpeakerFlow is the better choice if
- You already get regular inquiries and lose track of some
- Your contracts, invoices and follow-ups live in too many places
- You have a team and need shared systems
- You want a CRM built for speakers rather than a generic one
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You do not have enough inquiries to organize
- You want new conversations with event decision-makers
- You want your reel rebuilt before it goes out in pitches
- You want someone else to do the prospecting
Questions people ask
Is SpeakerFlow a booking service?
No. SpeakerFlow says it is not a coaching company, agency or bureau. It builds CRM and business systems for speakers. It helps you manage leads; it does not generate them.
How much does SpeakerFlow cost?
Its pricing page lists Power Up at $3,000 (+$99/month per user), Flow Zone at $6,000 one time and Flow Zone+ at $10,000. Checked October 21, 2026.
Should I get a CRM or outreach first?
Fix whichever problem is bigger. If you are losing inquiries you already have, start with systems. If you do not have enough inquiries, start with outreach.
Can I use SpeakerFlow with Hop On Stages?
Yes. Our outreach creates conversations and hands interested replies to you; SpeakerFlow, or any CRM, keeps track of them.
Sources
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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.