Valora Alternative for UK Performers
Raviga is built for UK performers by a working DJ and Lead Software Developer with 25 years of experience. Here’s how the two platforms compare — manage enquiries, contracts, invoices and payments in one place.
The Honest Summary
Valora launched in January 2026 with a clear pitch: automate your quoting so you can book more gigs faster. That sounds appealing on paper, and we respect anyone building tools for the entertainment industry.
But here is the thing. If you are a working performer, you know that a price is not just a number you can auto-generate from a form. A wedding DJ needs to check the venue, the date, the timings, and sometimes have a conversation before quoting. Auto-pricing from a form means your client gets a price before you have even looked at the enquiry. That is not how professionals work.
Raviga takes a different approach. An enquiry comes in, you gather the details, and you send a quote when you are ready. This isn’t a missing feature, this is the workflow every serious performer actually follows.
Imagine giving a price before you know where the gig is, or for how long you’re going to be playing for. It may even be a specialist music gig that you’re not experienced with.
What Sets Raviga Apart
Both platforms help performers manage bookings, but they are built on fundamentally different foundations. Here are the things that matter most when you are choosing software to run your business.
📆 Contracts and E-Signature
Every professional booking needs a contract. Raviga lets you create, send, and get contracts signed online with full e-signature support. Valora does not offer contracts at all. Your clients can review and sign from any device, and you get notified the moment they do.
💷 Equipment Management
Raviga tracks serial numbers, storage locations, purchase values, and lets you check equipment in and out with QR codes. You can see exactly what kit went to which venue. Valora offers basic inventory tracking with no serial numbers, no locations, and no QR scanning.
📝Native Invoicing
Raviga generates fully branded invoices natively, with deposit and final invoice support, VAT handling, and payment tracking all built in. Valora does not have native invoicing. Their invoicing tier requires a separate Xero or QuickBooks subscription at an extra cost of around thirty to forty pounds per month on top.
📃 Built By a Working Performer & Software Engineer
Raviga is built by Dave, a working mobile DJ with over 25 years of experience and a Lead Software Developer by trade. Raviga Ltd is a registered UK company. You know exactly who built the software and why. Valora has no company registration on Companies House, no founder story, and a single contact email address.
Why Performers Choose Raviga
Raviga was not built by a marketing team or a venture capital fund. It was built by a performer who got sick of the admin. Every feature exists because a real working entertainer needed it. That means proper contracts with e-signature, real invoicing without needing a third-party subscription, equipment tracking that goes down to serial number level, and a communication history that keeps every email against every booking.
There is no mystery about who built it, why it exists, or where your data is stored. Raviga Ltd is registered at Companies House. The founder has 25 years of performing experience and works as a Lead Software Developer by day. That combination of domain expertise and engineering skill is not something you can replicate with a rapid vibe coded build.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Raviga | Valora |
|---|---|---|
| Quoting and Enquiries | Review-then-quote workflow | Instant auto-pricing on form |
| Digital Contracts | Full e-signature support | Not available |
| Native Invoicing | Built-in with VAT support | Requires Xero or QuickBooks |
| Payment Collection | Stripe (coming soon) | PayPal only |
| Equipment Tracking | Serial numbers, QR scanning, locations, values | Basic availability only |
| Email Templates | Full WYSIWYG editor, 9 lifecycle templates | Colour selection only |
| Booking Detail View | Full dedicated page | Modal popup only |
| Calendar Integration | ICS feed (any calendar app) | Google Calendar only |
| Embeddable Forms | Embed on your own website | Hosted on Valora domain only |
| Team Management | Included on Pro plan | Included on mid-tier |
| Free Plan | Yes, no card required, no time limit | 30-day trial only, card required |
| UK Registered Company | Yes, Companies House registered | No registration found |
| Pricing Rules Engine | Not yet available | Distance, surcharges, occasion-based |
Comparison accurate as of March 2026. We have done our best to represent both platforms fairly. If anything looks incorrect, let us know.
Genuine Free Tier
No credit card required, no time limit. Try every feature for free with up to 5 active events. Valora requires a card for their 30-day trial.
UK Company, UK Data
Raviga is registered at Companies House, and with the ICO. Your data is protected with enterprise grade storage and stays in the UK.
All-in-One Platform
Contracts, invoices, equipment tracking, and communication all built in. No extra subscriptions needed.
Professional Workflow
Review enquiries before quoting. That’s how professionals work, and Raviga is built around that principle.
Equipment Depth
Serial numbers, QR check-in and check-out, storage locations, and depreciation tracking on hired-in kit.
Transparent Pricing
Free forever tier or fifteen pounds per month. No hidden costs, no required third-party subscriptions.
Pricing Comparison
This is where the real cost difference shows. Valora looks cheaper on the surface, but once you factor in the third-party subscriptions you need to actually run your business, the numbers tell a different story.
| Raviga | Valora | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes – 5 events, no card required, no time limit | 30-day trial only, card required |
| Paid plan | £15 per month | From £14.99 per month (quoting only) |
| Bookings tier | Included | £29.99 per month |
| Invoicing | Included in all plans | £37.99 per month AND requires Xero or QuickBooks (extra £30 to £40 per month) |
| Contracts | Included in all plans | Not available at any price |
If you want bookings plus invoicing on Valora, you are looking at around £68 to £78 per month once you add the required Xero or QuickBooks subscription. On Raviga, that is £15 per month with everything included.
- All features included
- Up to 5 active events
- Perfect for getting started
- Unlimited Events
- Team Access (3 users included)
- Priority Support
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Valora good for DJs and performers?
2. What does Raviga have that Valora doesn't?
3. Does Raviga do instant automated quoting like Valora?
4. Is Raviga cheaper than Valora?
5. Can I try Raviga for free?
6. Is Valora a UK company?
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Join performers across the UK who trust Raviga to manage their bookings, contracts, and invoices. Built by a working DJ and Lead Software Developer with 25 years of experience. UK registered company. Free forever tier. No card required.
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