What does SetBook do?

SetBook combines gig scheduling, setlist building, chart organization, pay tracking, and band collaboration in one app — so you don't need to juggle spreadsheets, group chats, and separate calendar apps.

How do I organize setlists for my band?

With SetBook, you build setlists by dragging songs from your chart library. You can override keys and add notes per gig without changing the originals, share setlists with bandmates, and switch to a clean stage view during performances.

SetBook starts with a free 2-week trial. A card is required to start it, but you aren't charged until the trial ends and can cancel anytime before then. After the trial, plans start at $9.99/month for individuals, with team plans available for bands and organizations.

Can I use SetBook on my phone or tablet?

Yes! SetBook is available on both web and iOS — iPhone and iPad. Your charts, setlists, and gigs sync across all your devices so you can prep at home and perform on stage.

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June 22, 2026

SetBook vs Back On Stage: Which Is Right for Your Band?

Back On Stage is a powerful booking and CRM platform for full-time entertainment businesses. See how SetBook compares for gigging musicians who want gig management without the $40/mo price tag.

By SetBook Team

Back On Stage is built for bands that run like a business — booking, CRM, contracts, invoicing, the works. If you're managing 100+ events a year with a team and clients, it's a serious platform.

But most gigging musicians aren't running a 100-booking-a-year operation, and Back On Stage's price and complexity reflect that scale. Here's how it compares to SetBook, and who each one is really for.

Quick overview

Back On Stage is a business-grade platform — CRM, lead capture, contracts, invoicing, and auto-booking — aimed at high-volume professional entertainment businesses. It starts at $40/month.

SetBook is an all-in-one app for working musicians and bands: chart library, setlists, gig scheduling, band coordination, calendar sync, and pay tracking — at $9.99/month, on web and mobile.

Feature comparison

| Feature | SetBook | Back On Stage | |---|---|---| | Price | $9.99/mo, free 2-week trial | From $40/mo | | Chart library + setlists | Core: per-gig key overrides, Stage View | Secondary | | Gig scheduling + band invites | Yes — RSVP without an account | Yes | | Pay tracking | Earnings dashboard + CSV export | Yes, plus invoicing/auto-pay | | CRM / lead capture | No | Yes | | Contracts | No | Yes | | Works without Wi-Fi | Core flows work on-device | Requires internet | | Platforms | Web and mobile | Web and mobile | | Best for | Semi-pro musicians + bands | High-volume pro businesses |

Where Back On Stage wins

Business automation. CRM, contracts, invoicing, auto-book and auto-pay — real back-office tooling that SetBook doesn't try to replace.

Built for scale. Designed for full-time entertainment businesses managing high booking volume, clients, and contracts. Their users report serious gross bookings.

Where SetBook wins

Price. $9.99/month versus $40+/month — about a quarter of the cost. For most gigging musicians, Back On Stage is far more tool (and more expense) than they need.

Performance-first. SetBook is built around your charts and setlists — a searchable library, per-gig key overrides, and a clean Stage View for the night of. On Back On Stage, the chart and setlist side is secondary to booking.

Works at the gig. SetBook's core flows work on your device; Back On Stage needs an internet connection — a real risk on flaky venue Wi-Fi.

Right-sized. No CRM or contract overhead to wade through — just the gig coordination and pay tracking a working band actually uses.

Who should use what?

Choose Back On Stage if:

You run your band as a full-time business with lots of bookings, clients, and contracts
You need CRM, lead capture, contract generation, and invoicing
The $40+/month price is justified by your booking volume

Choose SetBook if:

You play 20–80 gigs a year and want coordination without a full CRM
You want strong chart and setlist tools and a stage view, not just a booking back-end
You want to keep costs low at $9.99/month
You need it to work on stage even when the venue Wi-Fi doesn't

The bottom line

Back On Stage is a powerful platform for entertainment businesses operating at scale — if you're booking constantly and managing contracts, it earns its price.

SetBook is the right fit for the much larger group of working musicians who want their charts, setlists, gigs, band, and pay in one affordable place — without paying for a CRM they'll never open.

Ready to try SetBook? Start your free trial — free for two weeks, cancel anytime.