Band management apps comparison
What to look for in a band management app
The best band management app is the one your band will keep using. TourNote focuses on the practical work that piles up around shows and tours.
Features
Built for the work around the show
Operational depth
Look for more than a calendar: advances, files, finances, contacts, and task ownership matter.
Band-wide access
Unlimited member access avoids paying per person just to keep the band informed.
Mobile speed
Tour details are often needed at doors, load-in, or after the show, so the app needs to work well on mobile.
Clear pricing
Simple pricing helps bands decide whether the tool is worth keeping long term.
Workflow
A practical setup for working bands
- 1
List the places where your band currently loses information.
- 2
Choose a tool that replaces those scattered systems, not just one of them.
- 3
Test it with a real upcoming show before committing the whole band.
Pricing
Choose the right plan for you
Start with Free and upgrade as your band grows.
Both tiers include unlimited bands and unlimited band members.
| Feature | Free | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bands | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Band members | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tours | 1 | Unlimited |
| Tour dates | 30 | Unlimited |
| Events | 7 | Unlimited |
| Income & expenses | 10 | Unlimited |
| To-dos | 10 | Unlimited |
| Finance overview | Included | Included |
| Band files | 100 MB storage | 1 GB storage |
FAQs
Common questions
- What should a band management app include?
- At minimum: shared scheduling, member access, files, tasks, and a way to keep show or tour details organised.
- Why compare apps before choosing?
- Different tools solve different problems. Some focus on setlists, some on booking, and some on operations. TourNote focuses on band and tour organisation.
- Can TourNote be used alongside other tools?
- Yes. Band quick links let you keep commonly used external tools close while TourNote stores the core operational information.
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