ChoirMate
choirmate.com
What it is
ChoirMate combines choir administration with rehearsal, music-sharing, event, communication, and attendance tools. Rehearsal tracks can be arranged by set list, song, and voice group, and conductors or choir members can make recordings. Members can access scores and shared song remarks, with a built-in piano available in the app. Choirs can record attendance for calendar activities and export the data in an Excel-friendly file. Members can receive management messages, comment on them, and chat individually or in groups, including voice-group threads. Premium calendar synchronization works with Google Calendar, iCloud, and other calendar platforms. Subscribers can play audio and read scores offline after opening those resources once while connected to the internet. ChoirMate supports web, Android, and iOS; iOS requires version 16 or later, and Android requires 8.0 Oreo or later. The service says it supports 13 languages and is used by over 100,000 singers. The free plan allows up to 50 people, 10 audio files per user, and 15 repertoire songs. Paid plans include Individual ChoirMate Premium at $4.99 a month, Standard Package at $26.67 a month, and Premium Package at $53.33 a month; the package prices are billed annually with a stated 17% saving.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- ChoirMate combines choir repertoire, sheet music, rehearsal audio, practice lists, events, attendance, messaging and polls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Purpose
- ChoirMate combines choir management, rehearsal practice, sheet music sharing, events, messaging, and attendance tracking.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Audience
- The service is described as serving choirs of all sizes, from small community choirs to large choral societies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Platforms
- ChoirMate provides native iOS and Android apps and browser-based web access for PC and Mac.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Integrations
- Recent releases add Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Apple Watch and Wear OS support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Security
- The privacy policy states that traffic is encrypted, content is encrypted at rest in Google data centers and regular security checklists are used.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Headquarters
- Oppegård, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · choirmate.com
- API and self-hosting
- The public help and product pages opened describe user and administrator workflows but do not provide API, SDK or self-hosting documentation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Audio formats
- Audio uploads support MP3 and M4A; MIDI files must be converted before upload.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Calendar and attendance
- Events support reminders, attendance or absence responses, reports and spreadsheet-friendly export.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Changelog: concert pages
- Version 9.38.0 dated July 11, 2026 added public concert pages with photos, venue links and ticket links.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Changelog: sheet music
- Version 10.0.0 dated August 19, 2026 introduced a new reader with private and shared annotations, PDF import and annotated export.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Changelog: Track Mixer
- Version 10.3.0 dated October 13, 2026 added Premium Track Mixer controls for separate voice volumes, solo and mute.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Communication
- Members can receive management messages, comment on them, and chat individually or in groups, including voice-group threads.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Company and location
- ChoirMate is owned by Sounds Good AS, with a listed address in Oppegård, Norway.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Company ownership
- ChoirMate is owned by Norwegian company Sounds Good AS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Company registration
- Proff lists Sounds Good AS as established in 2021 with 1–4 employees and an Oppegård, Norway address.Read 14 Oct 2026 · proff.no
- Data handling
- The policy says names, emails, uploaded content and subscription information are collected, with European Google storage and GDPR rights including deletion and portability.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Data retention
- The privacy policy says account data is deleted within three months after a user requests account deletion.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Founder
- Eirik Stien founded ChoirMate after experiencing choir-organization problems during the pandemic.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Limit: Apple reviewer
- One reviewer said individual practice tracks cannot be added unless the user belongs to a choir.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: Chrome-Stats review analysis
- Repeated complaints include no continuous repeat or playlist, weak tablet optimization, crashes, foreground-only playback and subscription-cost concerns.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Limit: Google Play
- A reviewer reported intermittent YouTube song-link failures that made the app feel glitchy.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- LinkedIn company facts
- LinkedIn lists ChoirMate as a 2–10-person technology and information-media company founded in 2022 with Oslo headquarters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Member administration
- Administrators can assign roles, manage voice groups and deactivate members.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Messaging
- The service provides management posts, comments, direct messages, group chats and voice-part conversations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Offline access
- Subscribers can play audio and read scores offline after opening those resources once while connected to the internet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Offline mode
- Subscribers can use scores and audio offline after opening each resource once while connected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Platform requirements
- The iOS app requires iOS 16 or later, and the Android app requires Android 8.0 Oreo or later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Polls
- Polls support push reminders and section-specific voting by editors.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Practice lists
- Editors can maintain shared, voice-group-specific practice lists for members.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Praise: Apple reviewers
- Reviewers praise part-specific playback, adjustable speed, keyboard assistance, messaging, attendance and calendar tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Praise: Google Play
- Reviewers repeatedly praise easy navigation and keeping messages, event reminders, calendars, music sheets and recordings together.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Praise: Reddit user
- A Reddit user said ChoirMate made an impromptu performance easier because songs and play-along material were immediately available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.8 out of 5 from 183 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Chrome-Stats
- 4.53 out of 5 from 1,297 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rehearsal tracks
- Conductors and singers can record rehearsal tracks and share them by voice group, set list or song.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Scale and languages
- ChoirMate says it is used by over 100,000 singers and supports 13 languages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Sheet music
- Scores can be viewed digitally with shared remarks and a built-in piano.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Support documentation
- The help center lists guides for setup, practice, repertoire, events, messaging, members, billing, administration, settings, troubleshooting and other features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- System requirements
- The FAQ states iOS 16 or later, Android 8.0 Oreo or later and a modern browser on PC or Mac.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Terms limitation
- The terms say the service is supplied as-is without guarantees beyond legal responsibility, and functionality, pricing and terms may change.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Users
- The maker says the service is used by more than 100,000 singers in 13 languages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
- Web access
- The browser version works on current Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge without installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · choirmate.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Organizes rehearsal tracks by song and voice group.
- Attendance data can be exported in an Excel-friendly file.
- Supports web, Android, and iOS.
- Offline audio and score access is available to subscribers.
- Supports 13 languages.
Limits
- Free plan limits repertoire to 15 songs.
- iOS app requires iOS 16 or later.
- Android app requires Android 8.0 Oreo or later.
Who it suits
ChoirMate suits choirs that want member communication, rehearsal materials, events, and attendance in one service. It serves groups from small community choirs to large choral societies.
ChoirMate in depth
Read the full write-up
Overview
ChoirMate is a shared service for rehearsal materials, music, choir communications and administration. It is a strong fit for ensembles that want singers and organizers to share one repertoire and activity record. The free plan is useful for smaller groups, but its people, audio and repertoire caps matter.
The service spans community choirs to large choral societies and says it serves more than 100,000 singers in 13 languages. Its distinguishing strength is the combination of part-oriented practice resources with attendance and member communication, rather than practice tools alone.
Key features
Rehearsal tracks are organized by set list, song and voice group, and conductors or members can record them. That structure helps singers focus on their part and gives a choir a shared pool of practice audio. The free plan allows 10 audio files per user, so groups with active or extensive repertoires may need a paid package. Subscribers can use audio and scores offline after opening each resource once while connected.
Members can access sheet music, shared song remarks and a built-in piano. Attendance can be recorded for calendar activities and exported in an Excel-friendly file, useful for choirs that need to take records into another workflow. Management messages allow comments, alongside individual chats, group chats and voice-group threads. Premium calendar synchronization works with Google Calendar, iCloud and other calendar platforms.
ChoirMate says data traffic is encrypted and user content is encrypted at rest in Google data centers. Account data is deleted within three months after a user requests account deletion.
Pricing
The Free plan costs nothing and supports up to 50 people, 10 audio files per user and 15 repertoire songs. That is a practical starting point for a small choir, but the audio and song limits can pinch for groups that share many practice resources.
Individual ChoirMate Premium costs $4.99 a month as an individual subscription for choir members; the core choir service remains free. It is a member-level option, not a replacement for a choir package.
Standard Package costs $26.67 a month, billed with a 17% annual saving, and covers up to 50 people with 25 MB extra storage for documents, photos and videos. Sheet music and audio are unlimited. Premium Package costs $53.33 a month, also billed with a 17% annual saving, and raises extra storage to 100 MB while keeping the 50-person cap and unlimited sheet music and audio. Standard suits groups needing more room for shared non-music files; Premium is for groups that need the larger allowance. Both packages retain the same people limit.
A free trial is offered. Choirs larger than 50 people should confirm a suitable arrangement before choosing a package.
Platforms
ChoirMate runs on the web, iOS and Android. The iOS app requires iOS 16 or later; Android requires Android 8.0 Oreo or later. Those minimums may rule out older phones, even when the choir otherwise fits the service.
Who it's for
ChoirMate suits ensembles that want rehearsal audio, scores, attendance and communication in one shared service, especially when voice-group organization and attendance exports are useful. It is less compelling for someone seeking only an individual practice tracker, or for a larger choir that needs more than 50 seats in the published packages.
Pros and cons
Pros: Rehearsal audio is organized by voice group, and members as well as conductors can contribute recordings.
Pros: Attendance exports, member messaging and calendar synchronization connect rehearsal preparation with choir administration.
Pros: Paid packages remove limits on sheet music and audio, and subscribers can access opened scores and audio offline.
Cons: The free plan caps groups at 50 people, repertoire at 15 songs and audio at 10 files per user.
Cons: Both published choir packages cap membership at 50; their extra storage is limited to 25 MB or 100 MB.
Cons: Mobile access requires iOS 16 or Android 8.0 Oreo or later.
Alternatives
Music Practice Software is the broader category to browse if choir administration is not the deciding requirement.
Choose Practis instead for a practice-focused tool with a free plan for up to five active pieces, practice history, goals and limited Ask Practis; its Pro (monthly) plan is 4.99 USD. Modacity is another freemium option, for musicians whose practice setup fits its stated free allowances of 10 practice items and 2 practice lists.
Vivid Practice may suit a studio managing a small number of students: its Forever Free plan covers 1 student, while Small Studio is $9 a month for 2–10 students. Better Practice is worth considering for an individual musician: its Individual Plan is $1.49 a month billed annually, and its Students plan is $4.25 a month.
Octero, Maestro Planner, MatchMySound and My Practice Canvas are other options to compare for music practice workflows.
Verdict
Choose ChoirMate if your choir wants shared, voice-group rehearsal resources alongside attendance records and member communication. Its free plan gives a small group a way to begin, while paid packages provide unlimited audio and sheet music. Look elsewhere if you need more than 50 seats on a published package, generous extra file storage, or a tool centered on individual practice rather than choir operations.
Verdict
ChoirMate brings rehearsal resources and choir administration together, with attendance exports and several communication options. Check the free-plan limits and mobile operating-system requirements before choosing a plan.
Where Specifiction places it
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