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SyncForge vs Setliner™

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SyncForge compared with Setliner™
Detail SyncForge Setliner™
What it doesTools for working musicians to pitch sync briefs, generate licensing paperwork, and manage payouts via escrow Free chord charts and setlists app with optional one-time purchases
StageStartup Not given
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Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStarter: free forever. Core: $9/month with unlimited brief submissions, split sheet and license generation, escrow payment management, and priority email support. 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
  • Browse and submit to music licensing briefs
  • Generate split sheets, sync licenses, and master licenses
  • Track submission status in real-time
  • Escrow payment management
  • ISRC and split validators
  • Artist profile and portfolio
  • 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
  • Free for artists with no representation fees
  • Artists keep 100% ownership of their music
  • 50% revenue share on license fees plus 100% of PRO royalties
  • Automatic escrow payments eliminating invoice chasing
  • Centralized dashboard for all submissions and payouts
  • 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
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