Frequently asked questions

About the app

Will it work on my phone/tablet?
Yes! SetGenius works on iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktop. Use your computer to build setlists, your tablet or phone to perform.

Does it work without an internet connection at the venue?
Not yet — SetGenius needs a connection to load and update your setlist. If a venue's WiFi or signal is unreliable, load your setlist before you lose connection rather than relying on it to work offline.

Can everyone follow along on their own device during a gig?
Yes — turn on Sync in perform mode and every device with the setlist open follows the same song live, so if one person moves to the next song, everyone else's screen follows automatically.

Can I share a setlist with someone outside the band?
Yes — from your setlists list, click Share Setlist (or Manage Link, if you already have one) to generate a public, read-only link. It shows the songs, venue and gig date, nothing more (no comments or approval step). Links expire automatically — 48 hours after the gig date if one's set, or 30 days after creation otherwise. Free accounts get one active link at a time; Pro and Band plans can have several running at once.

Can I import my existing setlists?
Not yet — songs are added through the app today. CSV import is coming soon, which will let you bring in a library from a spreadsheet.

Bands and collaboration

Can I use SetGenius with my band, not just on my own?
Yes — create a band and invite your bandmates with a link. A band gets its own shared song library, setlists, buffer time default and AI context, kept completely separate from your personal Solo library and any other band you're in.

What can band members see and edit?
Every member can add songs, build setlists, and use both AI flows within the band. Only the band's admin — whoever created it — can change the band's shared buffer time default and its "about this band" AI context. Anyone can leave a band at any time.

See Solo mode and bands for the full picture.

About the AI

How does the AI work? Will it replace my creativity?
Never! The AI makes suggestions based on your gig type and audience, but YOU always have final say. Think of it as a smart assistant, not a replacement.

Where do the AI's setlist suggestions come from?
Only from your own library. When building or reordering a setlist, SetGenius never suggests a song your band hasn't added, so everything it proposes is something you can actually play. Growing your library itself is a separate feature — see below.

Can the AI suggest songs to add to my library?
Yes. From the song library, SetGenius can suggest real songs you don't have yet, based on your existing repertoire plus anything you tell it — "not too obvious" or "no synth songs", for example. This is separate from setlist building: it's about growing your repertoire, not filling a specific gig.

Is the AI always right?
No, and it isn't meant to be. It applies general principles about set structure to your specific library. It has never seen your crowd. Treat the output as a well-argued first draft, not the final word.

Is there a limit on how many AI suggestions I can generate?
Yes — a daily limit shared across all three AI features: 5 generations a day on Free, 25 on Pro, 50 on Band. It resets at midnight UTC. If you hit it, you'll see a message telling you your plan and when it resets — see how SetGenius AI suggestions work for details.

See how SetGenius AI suggestions work for the full picture.

Pricing and trials

How much does it cost?
See our pricing section for current plans.

Can I try it before paying?
Yes! We'll have a free tier with limited features, plus a 14-day trial of the full version.

When will SetGenius launch?
We're aiming for June 2026. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know when we launch (and get 50% off for life).

Anything else

Can I see which songs I play most, or haven't played in a while?
Yes — your Dashboard tracks this automatically once a setlist's gig date has passed, showing your most-used songs and ones you haven't played in a while, alongside a running count of gigs played.

How do I get help?
Email us at hello@setgenius.app and a human will reply.