BandHQ vs. BandHelper
Which band hub fits you better?
Both tools are comprehensive band management platforms. BandHQ is the modern, focused band hub — BandHelper is the established all-round tool with years of development.
Feature Comparison
| Area | Feature / Detail | BandHQ | BandHelper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure & Workspaces | Multi-tenant / Workspaces, multiple bands | Yes: Workspaces with multiple bands per org | Yes: Projects/Accounts, multiple bands |
| Roles & Permissions | Owner, Admin, Member | Yes, clearly defined roles | Yes, differentiated permissions |
| Bands | Number of bands | Free: 1, Pro/Community: up to 99 | Depends on plan |
| Songs | Song data (title, artist, key, BPM, status, notes) | Yes | Yes |
| Songs | Links (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music) | Yes | Yes |
| Leadsheets & Lyrics | Text field with chords, import, renderer | Yes, incl. auto-detection | Yes |
| Leadsheets & Lyrics | Chord transposition | Yes (Pro/Community) | Yes |
| Files per Song | Upload audio/PDF/images | Yes, incl. type detection | Yes |
| Files per Song | Integrated audio player | Yes (Pro/Community) | Yes |
| PDFs | PDF text extraction to lyrics | Yes | Yes (via workflows) |
| Setlists | Setlist builder, drag & drop, duration | Yes | Yes (Setlists, Smart Lists) |
| Setlists | Transitions (announcements, drum solos, breaks) | Yes — freely definable transitions between songs | No |
| Setlists | Notes per setlist entry | Yes | Yes |
| Setlists | Setlist comparison (diff view) | Yes | No |
| Songs | Song versions (original, acoustic, live etc.) | Yes | No |
| Songs | Handwritten annotations per user | Yes (Pro/Community) | No |
| Songs | Song comments with pinning | Yes | No |
| Live | Gig Mode (full-screen performance view) | Yes, with per-instrument transpose | No (external apps needed) |
| Rehearsals | Rehearsal agenda (auto-generated from setlist) | Yes | No |
| Rehearsals | Gig checklist (instrument tuned, in-ears etc.) | Yes | No |
| Practice | Personal practice planner | Yes | No |
| Events | Rehearsals & gigs with status, location, notes | Yes | Yes |
| Events | Gig details (fee, contact, accommodation) | Yes (Pro/Community) | Yes (Jobs/Finances) |
| Events | Time fields (load-in, soundcheck, doors, end) | Yes (Pro/Community) | Yes |
| Events | Recurring events | Yes | Yes |
| Events | Post-event surveys | Yes | No |
| Attendance | RSVP (yes/no/maybe) | Yes | Yes |
| Directions & Map | Map view with coordinates | Yes (Pro/Community) | Yes |
| Members | Member count and limits | Free: 5, Pro: 25, Community: 999 | Depends on plan |
| Platforms | Web app (desktop/mobile) | Yes, responsive web app | iOS, Android, web interface |
| Branding & Design | Dark/light mode, accent color, logo | Yes (Pro/Community), modern UI | Functional, less branding focus |
| Privacy | Public/private separation | Yes, workspace isolation, copyright strategy | General UGC model |
Pricing & Plans
| Product | Plan | Price | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| BandHQ | Free | €0/month | 1 band, 5 members, 10 songs, 3 setlists |
| BandHQ | Pro | €4.99/month | Up to 99 bands, 25 members, unlimited songs |
| BandHQ | Community | €14.99/month | Up to 99 bands, 999 members |
| BandHelper | Small accounts | from ~$3/month | Solo bands / small groups |
| BandHelper | Larger accounts | from ~$10/month | Large bands/productions |
Screenshots
BandHQ
Dashboard
Song detail with leadsheet/audio
Event with RSVP and fee
BandHelper
Setlist view
Song/chart view
Job/finance view
Conclusion
BandHQ is the choice for modern, clearly structured band and music school organization. BandHelper is for users who need extremely specialized features and long-established workflows.
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