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GigPenguin vs Setliner™

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GigPenguin compared with Setliner™
DetailGigPenguin logo GigPenguin Setliner™
What it doesGig scheduling software for bandleaders Free chord charts and setlists app with optional one-time purchases
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Based inUS US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free core app. Optional features: Custom skins and emojis $4.99, Chord Builder $2.99, Linked devices $4.99, Popout displays $7.99, Practice $9.99. Bundles: Setliner™ Pro $14.99, Pro + Practice $22.99. Team plans: 5 seats $49.99, 10 seats $89.99, 5 seats with Practice $94.99, 10 seats with Practice $
Key features
  • Send gig sheets to all band members at once
  • See which band members have read the sheet and their confirmation status
  • Automatically notify all band members when gig details change
  • Manage substitute players
  • Schedule rehearsals with band member availability voting
  • Track payment status and payment methods for each band member
  • No app or account required for band members
  • Automatic reminders for band members who haven't responded
  • Song library with search, tags and A-Z index
  • ChordPro, plain-text and PDF import and export
  • Live transposition and capo selection
  • Chart viewer with auto-scroll and Bluetooth foot-pedal control
  • Setlist creation with per-song key and capo overrides
  • Nashville numbers display system
  • Chord Builder for exploring voicings and overrides
  • Linked devices for synced playback across multiple screens
  • Custom annotations and markup tools
  • Practice mode with chord highlighting and tempo feedback
What makes it different
  • Band members see all gig details on one page instead of scattered across multiple messages
  • Changes notify all band members with specific details of what changed and why
  • Eliminates manual texting of multiple band members for each gig
  • Payment tracking without moving money through the platform
  • Free core app with no subscription or time limits
  • One-time purchase model instead of recurring subscriptions
  • Works offline with files stored in your chosen folder
  • Available across Windows, macOS, Linux and Android platforms
  • Hands-free control via Bluetooth foot pedals
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)140
Citation Flow (Majestic)220
Referring domains (Majestic)110

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