Music Stand by WorshipTools

Best Self Hosted Alternatives to Music Stand by WorshipTools

A curated collection of the 1 best self hosted alternatives to Music Stand by WorshipTools.

Cloud-based music and lyrics library for worship teams to organize chord charts, sheet music, and setlists; provides iPad performance features including annotations, offline access, and team sharing and synchronization.

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SheetAble

SheetAble

A web-first music sheet library to upload, organize, and share sheet music with account management and tablet support.

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SheetAble is a web-based music sheet organizer that lets users upload, categorize, and share sheet music collections. It provides account management and multi-device access, including dedicated tablet clients.

Key Features

  • Upload and organize sheet music files into libraries, collections, and tags
  • User accounts with invitation support for shared libraries and permissions
  • Web frontend built with React and a Go backend for API and storage
  • Native tablet clients available separately for iPad and Android tablets
  • Easy deployment options with Docker and Docker Compose
  • Focus on simple library management, metadata, and browsing for musicians

Use Cases

  • Musicians and ensembles centralize sheet music for rehearsals and performances
  • Music teachers share curated libraries and assignments with students
  • Families or small bands maintain a shared, searchable collection of scores and parts

Limitations and Considerations

  • Project is under active development; features and APIs may change over time
  • Tablet/mobile clients are maintained in separate repositories and may require additional setup

SheetAble is suitable for individuals and small groups who need a focused, browsable sheet music library with account-based sharing and tablet support. Its Go backend and React frontend make it lightweight and deployable via Docker for a variety of environments.

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Why choose an open source alternative?

  • Data ownership: Keep your data on your own servers
  • No vendor lock-in: Freedom to switch or modify at any time
  • Cost savings: Reduce or eliminate subscription fees
  • Transparency: Audit the code and know exactly what's running