SongBook Alternatives

Apps similar to SongBook include OpenSong, which is free and open source. Other options are BandBinder, OpenSongApp, SONGb and Setlyst. In total there are nine Music Production Apps like SongBook for Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and the web.

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SongBook alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2026

OpenSong
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OpenSong is a free, open-source software application created to manage lyrics, chords, lead sheets, overheads, computer projection, and more.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Good alternative?Is OpenSong a good alternative to SongBook?

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OpenSong vs SongBook Comments
Negative comment by Guest · Dec 22, 2017
Songbook displays chord-diagrams and OpenSong does not. OpenSong is primarilly focussed on singing.
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OpenSong is Free and Open SourceSongBook is Paid and Proprietary
BandBinder
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BandBinder is a free app for musicians to store charts, setlists, and rehearsal notes. It works on all platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The app offers unlimited songs, custom charts, practice notes, offline performance mode, import/export features...
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Canada
+5
Good alternative?Is BandBinder a good alternative to SongBook?
OpenSongApp
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Use your Android device as a mobile songbook and presenter software for displaying chords and lyrics using the OpenSong song format.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Android
United Kingdom
Good alternative?Is OpenSongApp a good alternative to SongBook?
SONGb
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SONGb: Minimalist songbook app with chord detection, easy chord repositioning, optimized c++ code. Fast, small and free.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Good alternative?Is SONGb a good alternative to SongBook?
Setlyst
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Setlyst is a web app for musicians who play live. You add your own songs with lyrics, chords, key and BPM, put them into setlists and read them on a phone or tablet on stage.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
Brazil
Platforms
Online
Brazil
+2
Good alternative?Is Setlyst a good alternative to SongBook?
SongbookPro
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SongbookPro replaces all the hassle of carrying and organizing your chord charts, lyric sheets and songbooks with a simple app on your laptop or tablet.
8 SongbookPro alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Android
Windows Phone
Kindle Fire
Good alternative?Is SongbookPro a good alternative to SongBook?
Setliner
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Setliner keeps your chord charts and setlists together and runs them on stage, with transposing, auto-scroll and foot-pedal control, all offline. It has setups for teams and tools for practice.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
United States
+3
Good alternative?Is Setliner a good alternative to SongBook?
Fretlist
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Fretlist is a web app built for musicians who perform live. It gives you one place to store your chord sheets (lyrics + chords), transpose to any key, and build setlists for gigs and rehearsals.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Online
Netherlands
EU
+3
Good alternative?Is Fretlist a good alternative to SongBook?
Chordastic
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Chordastic is the easiest way to create and manage music chord tabs.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Good alternative?Is Chordastic a good alternative to SongBook?