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Sonas

by Lytesoft · Since 2015
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Quick facts
VendorLytesoft
Year launched2015
StatusActive
LocationLimerick, IE
Countries served3+
Languages1
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Free tier
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About Sonas

Sonas is a collaborative platform from Lytesoft that supports team engagement. It includes features like About us, and Lytesoft Team so users can effectively communicate and share information within their organization. The platform allows teams to present their backgrounds, goals, and projects, fostering a better understanding of each member's role and contributions. By centralizing this information, Sonas helps build stronger connections among team members. Key capabilities: Team profiles Project showcases Communication tools Resource sharing Feedback mechanisms Best for: organizations that need to improve team collaboration and information sharing.

Sonas by Lytesoft is an active, highly-rated, cloud-based Wedding Venue Management Software and CRM built specifically for the needs of event venues. Its core strength lies in its centralized platform and standalone client portal, which foster seamless collaboration between the venue and the couple. Key features include integrated accounting (Stripe/Xero), comprehensive catering management with allergy tracking, and detailed floor plan mapping. Users consistently highlight the outstanding customer support and the software's ability to streamline operations, leading to increased revenue and happier clients. The primary drawbacks are the lack of public pricing and the absence of a dedicated native mobile app for quick, on-the-go management, though the platform is web-based and mobile-friendly.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Built specifically with wedding venue owners to address their unique pain points
  • +Tthe support team is highly responsive, friendly, and helpful during onboarding and daily use.
  • +Provides transparency and allows clients to manage key planning elements
  • +Seamless integration with Stripe and Xero automates billing, payments, and accounting
  • +Simplifies administrative tasks by keeping all client communications, contracts, guest details, and tasks in one place.
What users flag
  • Lack of publicly transparent pricing
  • It is less suitable for businesses managing general or corporate events outside of this specific niche.
  • The implementation/integration process is lengthy
  • Limited Third-Party Integrations for non-custom intgration

Features

Key features

Couple Management (Client Portal)
Provides a standalone, personalized portal for the couple, giving them autonomy to manage their planning journey, including communication with the venue, accepting T&Cs, managing payments, menu, guest list, and timeline.
Integrated Accounting & Payments
Seamlessly integrates with Stripe for secure online card payments and Xero for automatic syncing of invoices and credit notes, streamlining the venue's financial processes.
Floor Plan & Room Mapping
Allows venues and couples to manage guest seating, room layouts, and furniture placement within the venue, ensuring accurate and efficient event setups.
Catering & Menu Management
A full suite of tools for managing the kitchen, including menu templates, allergen tracking for each guest's food choice, provisioning, and stock management.
Sales & Lead Management
Integrates marketing needs, allowing venues to manage newsletters, track leads, run analytics reports, and even includes a native booking tool for the venue's website.

Additional features

Supplier Management
A dedicated section to manage third-party service providers (e.g., bands, external caterers) and a native document hub for storing contracts.
Event Timeline & Scheduling
Helps plan and manage the wedding day timeline, venue appointments, and show rounds, keeping the couple and venue team synchronized.
Guest Management
Tools for managing guest lists, food choices, RSVPs, and personalized communication.
Contract Management
Ability to raise and manage Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and contracts within the platform for digital acceptance.
Venue Management
Comprehensive tools for managing venue resources, rooms, and staff tasks efficiently.
Reporting
Extensive financial, sales, and analytics reporting tools to monitor business performance.
Security
High-level security including Two-Factor Authentication and all data being encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Internal Communication
An internal email system for direct communication between the venue team and the clients.

Pricing

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EUR 109

Countries & Languages

3
Countries served
1
Interface languages
5
Billing currencies

Available in

🇺🇰UKIrelandNew Zealand

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇳🇿NZD🇦🇺AUD

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