Band Mode
Share songs and setlists with end-to-end encryption per band; roles and invites built in.
Each band has its own encryption key. Owners, admins, members, and viewers get appropriate access; your transpose and display prefs stay personal.
Pair with Live Sessions so one device leads scroll, playback, and metronome while followers stay aligned.
- Per-band end-to-end encryption
- Roles & invite links
- Personal overlay settings
- Works with Live Sessions
Market comparison
| Aspect | SBB | OnSong | SBP | MS | BH | fScore | UG | iReal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band sharing & end-to-end encryption | Band Mode + per-band key, roles, invites | Sharing/collaboration depends on ecosystem | Sharing varies by version/ecosystem | Sharing varies; not band-centric end-to-end encryption | Strong band/setlist sharing; different security model | Setlist sharing; not encrypted band libraries | Social/sharing around catalog | Set sharing possible; different emphasis |
| Live session leader/follower | Yes — scroll, playback, setlist, metronome sync | Live/link features vary by version | Not comparable as a core feature | Not comparable as a core feature | Real-time setlist sync for bands | Not comparable — PDF page turning differs | Not comparable | Different use case (playback) |
Competing products change continuously. This table describes typical positioning — choose another app when its focus matches your workflow; choose Songbook Buddy when you need the full ChordPro journey on your platforms.