Honest comparison

Setlist vs OnSong

Band setlist coordination compared with a chart-centered live performance system.

The short answer

Choose Setlist to coordinate a band’s shared gigs, repertoire and arrangements. Choose OnSong when the screen in front of you needs to be a powerful lyric and chord-chart performance surface.

Side by side

What you needSetlistOnSong

Shared gig and set orderCore workflowSet and book workflow

Lyrics and chord formattingNot the primary focusCore workflow

Transpose, capo and chord diagramsStore performance keyPerformance-grade chart tools

Annotation and auto-scrollNot includedDesigned for it

Band repertoire metadataKeys, tempos, forms and usageSong and chart organization

Stage automationFocused stage viewMIDI, pedals, media and lighting options

Choose Setlist if…

The band needs one current order plus arrangement context.
Instrumentalists care more about keys, tempos, forms and solo order than full charts.
You want to manage gigs and repertoire together.

Choose OnSong if…

You read lyrics or chord charts throughout the performance.
You need transpose, annotation, projection or auto-scroll.
Your live setup depends on pedals, MIDI, media or stage automation.

Competitor capabilities were checked against the OnSong official feature list. Product features change; verify any requirement that is critical to your show.

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