Comparison
Songtape vs SetBook: which app is right for your band
SetBook is a gig and setlist manager for working musicians: setlists, a chart library, gig scheduling with RSVPs and roles, and per-member pay tracking, on the web and iOS. Songtape is built for bands that write their own material: each song keeps its structure, lyrics, chords, tabs and demos in one place that everyone edits at once, and it adds setlists, concerts, a calendar, a technical rider and shared expenses. It also has a free plan that never expires and runs on Android.
| Songtape | SetBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Writing and organizing original songs as a band | Gigs and setlists: scheduling, charts and pay tracking |
| Free plan | Yes, never expires (1 album, 3 songs, 50 MB) | Free 2-week trial, then plans from $9.99/month |
| Platforms | Web, iOS and Android | Web and iOS |
| Songs | Block structure with lyrics, chords and tab (Pro) | Chart per song with chord notes or lead sheet; lyrics and tabs not listed |
| Audio | Demos and voice memos stored in each song | Links to Spotify, YouTube and other services; no audio hosting listed |
| Setlists | Per concert with sections and PDF export (Pro) | Drag-and-drop, per-gig key and notes, and a stage view |
| Calendar and gigs | Shared band calendar and concerts with venue, city and travel dates (Pro) | Gig calendar with roles, RSVPs and Google or Apple Calendar sync |
| Money | Shared expenses with who paid and balance per gig (Pro) | Per-member pay status and an earnings dashboard |
| Technical rider | Stage plot and input list with PDF export (Pro) | Not listed |
| Working together | Everyone edits the same songs live | Bandmates suggest setlist changes for approval |
Choose SetBook if…
you are a working musician juggling many gigs and bands, and you care most about RSVPs, roles per gig and who has been paid.
Choose Songtape if…
you write your own songs and want to start for free: lyrics, chords, tabs and demos in one place the whole band edits live, on Android too, with a technical rider, a calendar and shared expenses next to them.
SetBook details checked in October 2026 on set-book.com and may change. SetBook is a trademark of its owner. Songtape is not affiliated with or endorsed by SetBook.