CASH Music is an open-source initiative founded by champions of independent music. It’s essentially an all-inclusive content management system and web store for bands. Think WordPress for musicians. Though still in the re...
Flattr is the premiere tipping platform for creators, and facilitates gratuities for a 10% cut. Supporters use the system budget an amount that’s divvied up each month to the folks they “Flattr”. This ensures ...
GigMasters is a popular destination for event and entertainment bookings. If you’re a musician in a wedding or cover band, or you perform as an “entertainer”, GigMasters is worth a look. Their pricing is the b...
Pump Audio is Getty Image’s music licensing catalog, and it’s wide open to independent musicians to join. The terms — 35% of licensing fees — aren’t the most favorable, but then again, it is free t...
BandCentral is a management app for professional musicians. The free version supports basic social network marketing and team collaboration. The six-euro paid upgrade unlocks all of the features, including budgeting, bookkeepin...
BandApp allows you to build a mobile app for free… sort of. Unlike companies that charge a sizeable fee to build and list a custom app for you in the major app stores, Bandapp lives outside that ecosystem as a website. Us...
Tip5 is a tip jar system that features text message and QR code functionality. Fans can scan a unique QR code, or you can text your fan list a link to a web-based tip jar. The idea is to plop the QR code on your merch table, an...
Vibedeck is a marketing, sales and promotion tool for bands that rivals its competition for the top spot in musician-targeted online store services. Their fees are incredibly reasonable, starting at $10 for all features and 10 ...
Livestream is one of the leading live video streaming platforms. Its free service allows for SD resolution recording and streaming, and its HD packages are quite expensive. Independent musicians can get lots of value out of the...