The problem with how most bands build setlists
Paper setlists get stepped on and can't be updated. Notes apps don't know your songs. Spreadsheets don't calculate runtime or sync with your band. And none of them tell you whether the song you're putting in slot 3 has been landing or dying live.
Setlistly fixes all of this in one place.
Build setlists that are ready to perform
Drag-and-drop ordering with live runtime
Add songs from your library and arrange them in any order. Your total set time updates automatically as you build — no mental math, no timing surprises at soundcheck. Set a target runtime and Setlistly shows you exactly when you're over or under.
Every song's key and tempo, right there
Each song in your setlist shows its key, tempo, and readiness status. No more scrolling through notes or asking the guitarist what key "that one" is in. Everything is visible at a glance before you walk on stage.
Last-minute changes that sync instantly
Changed the opener in the van on the way to the venue? Swap it in the app and every band member's view updates in real time. No reprinting, no WhatsApp thread, no one performing the wrong version.
Full-screen Gig Mode for the stage
When you're on stage, one tap switches Setlistly into a distraction-free full-screen view — large text, no notifications, keyboard navigation between songs. Your digital setlist is always current, always readable, and always in everyone's pocket.
Not just a setlist — a complete performance system
Setlistly connects your setlist to everything around it:
Song library with readiness tracking. Every song in your repertoire is rated Solid, Needs Practice, Learning, or New. Your setlist builder shows you which songs are ready to perform and which ones need work before show night.
Crowd reaction scoring. After every show, log how each song landed. Over time, Setlistly surfaces which songs consistently kill it and which ones are quietly draining the room — so every setlist you build is smarter than the last.
Build For Me. Tell Setlistly your set length and the app generates setlist options based on your song ratings, recent play history, and energy arc. Use it as a starting point or a sanity check.
Show management built in. Every setlist is attached to a show — venue, date, load-in time, set length, and booking details. Your full gig history lives in one place.
Who uses Setlistly
Original gigging bands use it to build setlists that consistently grow their audience — tracking what lands, what doesn't, and using that data to get better every show.
Cover bands use it to manage large song libraries, build event-specific setlists fast, and let clients pre-select songs via crowd voting before the event.
Wedding bands use it to personalize every reception — offering couples a curated song vote, then building a setlist from the results in minutes.
Touring bands use it to manage different setlists across a regional run, sync changes across the whole band, and build venue-specific intelligence over time.
Why Setlistly over a spreadsheet or notes app
| Setlistly | Spreadsheet | Notes app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic runtime calculation | Manual | ||
| Real-time band sync | |||
| Song readiness tracking | Manual | ||
| Crowd reaction data | |||
| Stage-ready Gig Mode | |||
| Build For Me | |||
| Show history and analytics | Manual |
Pricing
Free plan: Up to 3 band members, unlimited songs, 5 shows. Everything you need to get started — no credit card required.
Pro plan: $25/month or $250/year. Unlimited members, songs, and shows. Unlocks Build For Me, analytics, venue intelligence, crowd voting, and earnings tracking.
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