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gigbrain vs BandHelper
BandHelper runs a whole band, from setlists to gig schedules, invoices, stage plots, MIDI and lighting. gigbrain only handles the chord sheet on stage and the setlist.
| gigbrain | BandHelper | |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Chord sheets, setlists and song notes. | Repertoire, setlists, gig schedules, contacts, finances, invoices and stage plots. |
| Where it runs | Any browser on any device. | A web service with apps for iOS, Android and Mac. |
| Sharing with the band | Share a setlist by link. | Songs and setlists sync to every member. |
| Backing tracks, MIDI, lighting | No. | Yes. |
| Free trial | 14 days of Pro, no card, then free up to 15 songs. | 30 days, full features, no payment details. |
Where gigbrain is the better fit
- About two minutes from email address to your first song scrolling.
- The scroll follows the original recording. No speed to set per song.
Where BandHelper is the better fit
- If you book gigs, track band money or send stage plots, use BandHelper.
- BandHelper syncs every edit to every band member.
- BandHelper supports foot switches.
Moving your songs across
- There is no direct BandHelper import. Copy any song as chords over lyrics and paste it in.
- You can keep BandHelper for the band's business and use gigbrain on the music stand.
Details about BandHelper come from their website, checked on 5 November 2026. Something out of date? Tell us at the support page.