Giggster alternative · Los Angeles
The Giggster alternative built for LA productions.
Same idea — real locations booked by the hour — without the 19% host cut. On SetVenue, hosts keep 100%, the price is clear before you book, and every space is LA, cleared, and production-ready.
Giggster helped make hourly location booking normal. But its 19% host service fee and variable booker fees add up — and as a national directory, it is not built around Los Angeles. SetVenue is: a focused LA marketplace for film, photo, and event locations where hosts keep 100% of their rate and bookers see a transparent fee upfront. If you are looking for a Giggster alternative in LA, here is how the two compare.
Side by side
SetVenue vs Giggster.
Both book real locations by the hour. The difference is what each side keeps — and how clear the price is.
Compare
SetVenue
Giggster
Host service fee
0% — hosts keep 100%
19% of the host payout
Host nets on a $5,000 booking
$5,000
~$4,050
Booker fee
10% service fee, shown upfront
Processing fee, varies by booking
Focus
LA film, photo & event locations
General, national marketplace
Pricing
Transparent hourly rates, instant inquiry
Listed rates plus variable fees
Giggster figures are from Giggster's published Help Center (help.giggster.com) as of June 2026; SetVenue figures from setvenue.com. Provided for general comparison — confirm current pricing with each platform before booking.
Why teams switch
More of your budget on the screen.
Hosts keep 100%
No 19% platform cut. Your rate is your payout — SetVenue adds a transparent service fee for the booker instead of taking a slice from the host.
Transparent, by the hour
See the exact price before you book, with clear minimums. No opaque day rate and no quote runaround.
Built for LA, not a national directory
Film, photo, and event locations across the LA Studio Zone — with permits, parking, power, and load-in spelled out on every listing.
Every kind of production
Film, TV, commercial, music video, photography, and events — all booked the same professional, insured way.
On a $5,000 booking, a host keeps $950 more.
SetVenue takes 0% from the host, so a $5,000 location booking pays out the full $5,000. With Giggster's 19% host fee, the same booking nets about $4,050 — roughly $950 less, every time.
FAQ
Giggster alternative, answered.
Is there a good alternative to Giggster?
Yes. SetVenue is a Los Angeles-focused location marketplace where you book real film, photo, and event spaces by the hour. Hosts pay 0% (they keep 100% of their rate) and bookers see a transparent service fee upfront.
How much does Giggster charge?
Per Giggster’s published Help Center, Giggster takes a 19% service fee out of the host’s payout and also charges the renter a processing fee that varies by booking. On SetVenue, hosts pay 0% and keep 100% of their rate, while the booker pays a transparent 10% service fee (8% for founding hosts, 6% for corporate).
How is SetVenue different from Giggster?
Three ways: hosts keep 100% with no 19% cut, pricing is transparent and hourly, and SetVenue is built specifically for Los Angeles productions rather than as a general national directory.
Can I book locations by the hour like on Giggster?
Yes — SetVenue listings are bookable by the hour with clear minimums, so a short photo session and a full production day both work.
Which areas does SetVenue cover?
SetVenue is focused on Los Angeles and the LA Studio Zone today, with film, photo, and event locations across LA neighborhoods.
Make the switch to SetVenue.
Browse real LA locations with transparent hourly pricing — or list your space and keep 100% of your rate.