BandHQ vs. Setlist Helper
Complete band hub vs. simple setlist app
Setlist Helper is a simple setlist app for smartphone and tablet. BandHQ is the complete band hub with songs, setlists, rehearsals, gigs, members and workspaces.
Feature Comparison
| Area | Feature / Detail | BandHQ | Setlist Helper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Core purpose | Complete band/school organization + repertoire | Simple song and setlist management |
| Structure | Workspaces, multiple bands | Yes | More like lists/projects |
| Songs | Comprehensive song data + links | Yes | Yes, basic data |
| Leadsheets | Text + chords, files | Yes | Text/chords, limited scope |
| Audio | Integrated player | Yes (Pro/Community) | Basic audio functions |
| Setlists | With duration, notes, event link | Yes | Yes, core feature |
| Setlists | Transitions (announcements, drum solos, breaks) | Yes — freely definable transitions between songs | No |
| Songs | Song versions + comments + annotations | Yes | No |
| Live | Gig Mode (full-screen with transpose) | Yes | No |
| Rehearsals | Rehearsal agenda + gig checklist | Yes | No |
| Practice | Personal practice planner | Yes | No |
| Events | Rehearsals, gigs, fee, times, RSVP | Yes | No / very limited |
| Members | Member and role management | Yes | No (single-user focus) |
| Platforms | Available platforms | Web app (cross-platform) | iOS/Android apps |
Pricing & Plans
| Product | Plan | Price | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| BandHQ | Free | €0/month | 1 band, 5 members, 10 songs, 3 setlists |
| BandHQ | Pro | €4.99/month | For active bands with many songs/events |
| BandHQ | Community | €14.99/month | For schools / large communities |
| Setlist Helper | Basic version | Free / one-time purchases | In-app upgrades for extended features |
| Setlist Helper | Upgrades | One-time payments | Extended audio, sync etc. |
Screenshots
BandHQ
Setlist view
Event detail
Song detail
Setlist Helper
Song list
Setlist window
Song detail
Conclusion
BandHQ is the right choice if you need more than just setlists — organization, members, rehearsals, gigs, all in one place. Setlist Helper is enough if you just want to quickly manage simple setlists on your phone.
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