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Trenodo vs BandHelper

BandHelper is a full organiser for working bands: songs, lyrics, MIDI, stage plots, schedules and money. Trenodo Setlist does one thing: build a setlist fast and take it on stage. Here is the honest comparison.

Last checked 24 September 2026. Prices in US dollars.

The short answer

Choose BandHelper if…

your band shares songs and charts, runs MIDI or backing tracks, or wants the calendar and finances in the same app. BandHelper is built for that.

Choose Trenodo if…

you just want the right songs in the right order, timed to the minute, and a clean sheet to print. In your browser, for free. 🎤

Side by side

Feature by feature

Trenodo
BandHelper
Price
Cost
Free, forever. There is no paid plan.
For one person: Basic $2.25, Plus $3 and Pro $3.75 a month, or less yearly. More for bigger bands. Free trial.
Setlists
Build setlists
Yes. Drag songs into sets.
Yes.
Target length per set
Yes. See the minutes add up while you build.
Not listed.
Print view for the stage
Yes. Big letters, black on white.
Not listed.
On stage
Lyrics and chord charts
No.
Yes.
MIDI and recordings
No.
Yes, on every plan.
Stage plots
No.
Yes, on Pro.
The band
Share with bandmates
No. One account per musician.
Yes, with sync between members.
Schedule and contacts
Gigs with date and place.
Yes, on Plus and Pro.
Finances
No.
Yes, on Pro.
The bigger picture
Where it runs
Any browser, phone or computer.
iOS, macOS, Android and web.
Other tools in the same account
Link in Bio, Press Kit and Tutor.
Band management.

Credit where it’s due

Where each one wins

BandHelper is stronger at

  • Lyrics, chord charts, MIDI and backing tracks.
  • Sharing and syncing with the whole band.
  • Stage plots, schedules and finances.

Trenodo is stronger at

  • Free, forever.
  • Target minutes per set, so you know before soundcheck.
  • Quick to learn. Your first setlist takes minutes.
  • Your Link in Bio and Press Kit in the same account.

Questions

Before you ask

Is BandHelper expensive?

Not really. For one person it's from $2.25 a month. It costs more for bigger bands, and the paid tiers add a lot of band tools.

Which is better for a solo artist?

If you only need setlists, Trenodo is free and quick. If you want lyrics, charts and MIDI on stage, BandHelper does much more.

Sources

Spotted something that’s out of date? Tell us on the Ideas page, and we fix it. BandHelper is a trademark of their owners. Trenodo is not connected to it in any way.

Build your next setlist.

Add the gig, build the sets, print the sheet. Free, and ready before soundcheck. 🎤

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