BandOps vs BandHelper
BandHelper is a solid gig-and-repertoire manager built around the setlist. BandOps is a modern alternative that adds AI setlist flow, an opportunity scout that finds venues and press, a public EPK, and a shared inbox — with a free tier that covers the whole band.
| Feature | BandOps | BandHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Song library (key, tempo, tuning, energy) | ||
| Setlist builder | ||
| AI setlist flow (energy curve, tuning changes, time budget) | ||
| Gig CRM (venues, contacts, pay, load-in) | Partial | |
| Shared band inbox | ||
| AI poster generator per gig | ||
| Opportunity scout (venues, festivals, promoters, press) | ||
| Promoter discovery from local listings | ||
| Public EPK / press page | Add-on | |
| Assets library (logos, photos, lyrics, riders) | Partial | |
| Native mobile apps | In Development | |
| Free tier for whole band | Yes — up to 4 members | Limited |
Comparison based on publicly documented BandHelper features at time of writing. BandHelper is a trademark of its respective owner; BandOps is not affiliated.
AI where it earns its keep
Setlist flow that respects energy, tuning changes and time budget. Poster art per gig. Not AI for the sake of it.
Finds the next gig
Weekly scout for venues, festivals, promoters and press in your scene — including the smaller local ones that don't rank on Google.
Free for the essentials
Songs, setlists, gigs, inbox, assets and EPK — free forever for up to four members. Pay only when AI, scouting or release automation earn their keep.
When BandHelper is still the right call
If your band is deep into offline native-app performance mode with in-ear click tracks, MIDI patch changes and years of custom fields on stage, BandHelper's mobile apps are hard to beat. BandOps is web-first and aimed at bands who spend more time chasing gigs, promoters and press than they do reprogramming a pedalboard mid-set.
When BandOps wins
- You want one shared workspace the whole band can log into from anything.
- You need help finding local venues, festivals and promoters — not just tracking them.
- You want a public EPK you can send to a booker in one link.
- You want AI to plan the set flow, generate posters, and keep the inbox moving.
Try BandOps free
Invite-only while we onboard bands in small batches. Tell us about yours and we'll send an invite.