ChoirMate

ChoirMate combines choir administration with rehearsal practice, sheet music sharing, events, messaging, and attendance tracking. Rehearsal audio is organized by set list, song, and voice group, and conductors or members can make recordings. Members can access scores, shared remarks about songs, and a built-in piano. Choirs can track 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 access audio and scores offline after opening those resources once while connected to the internet. The Free plan allows up to 50 people, 10 audio files per user, and 15 songs in the repertoire. ChoirMate supports web, Android, and iOS; the iOS app requires iOS 16 or later, and Android requires version 8.0 Oreo or later. The service says it supports 13 languages.

ChoirMate brings rehearsal resources and choir coordination tools together, with a free plan for groups of up to 50 people. Check the free-plan limits and mobile operating-system requirements against your choir's needs.

ChoirMate suits choirs looking to coordinate members, events, attendance, and rehearsal materials in one service. Its stated audience ranges from small community choirs to large choral societies.

Overview

ChoirMate combines rehearsal materials with the day-to-day coordination of a choir, from sheet music and attendance to group messaging. It is best suited to ensembles that want singers and organizers sharing one set of resources; groups with large audio libraries should weigh the free plan’s file cap against the paid tiers.

The service serves groups from community choirs to large choral societies and says it is used by more than 100,000 singers across 13 languages. Its focus on voice-group rehearsal resources and choir administration makes it a more tailored fit for ensembles than a practice-only tool.

Key features

Tracks are organized by set list, song and voice group, and conductors or members can record audio. That structure helps singers find practice material for their part, while member recordings give choirs a way to contribute shared resources. Free users are limited to 10 audio files per user, a meaningful constraint for groups building a broad library. Subscribers can play audio and read scores offline after opening each resource once while connected.

Members can access sheet music and shared song remarks, with a built-in piano for working through scores. Choirs can track attendance for calendar activities and export the records in an Excel-friendly file, a practical option for organizers who need to continue working with attendance data elsewhere.

Management messages support comments, and members can chat one-to-one or in groups, including voice-group threads. Premium calendar synchronization works with Google Calendar, iCloud and other calendar platforms, making it useful for members who coordinate rehearsals through a separate calendar.

The privacy policy 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

ChoirMate is freemium, with a free plan and paid options. The free plan costs nothing and supports up to 50 people, 10 audio files per user and 15 songs in the repertoire. That is a workable starting point for a small choir with a compact repertoire, but the song and audio limits may push more active groups toward a paid package.

Individual ChoirMate Premium costs $4.99 a month. It is an individual subscription for choir members, while the core choir service remains free; it is distinct from the group packages and suits a member seeking an individual upgrade rather than an organizer needing more group storage.

Standard Package costs $26.67 a month, billed with 17% annual savings. It supports up to 50 people, adds 25 MB of storage for documents, photos and videos, and provides unlimited sheet music and audio. It fits a group that needs to move beyond the free media limits, though its extra storage for other files remains modest.

Premium Package costs $53.33 a month, billed with 17% annual savings. It also caps at 50 people, increases extra storage for documents, photos and videos to 100 MB, and includes unlimited sheet music and audio. It is the stronger group option for choirs that need more room for those files; groups over 50 people will need to check whether either package fits.

A free trial is available. The listed paid package prices include annual-billing savings; the Individual ChoirMate Premium option is priced monthly.

Platforms

ChoirMate is available on the web, iOS and Android. The iOS app requires iOS 16 or later, and Android requires Android 8.0 Oreo or later, so older devices may rule out the mobile apps.

Who it's for

ChoirMate is a strong fit for ensembles that want rehearsal tracks, scores, attendance and member communication in the same service. The free plan is a sensible place for groups of up to 50 with no more than 15 repertoire songs and 10 audio files per user. A choir with a larger repertoire or more audio needs can consider a group package, while an individual member may prefer the separately priced personal subscription. It is less compelling for groups that exceed the 50-person package cap or need substantial extra document, photo or video storage.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Rehearsal tracks are organized by voice group, and members as well as conductors can make recordings, supporting part-focused practice and shared contributions.
• Pros: Attendance can be exported in an Excel-friendly file, useful for organizers who need records beyond the app.
• Pros: Offline playback and score reading are available to subscribers after each resource is opened online once, helping with later access away from a connection.
• Cons: The free tier limits groups to 15 repertoire songs and 10 audio files per user, which can be restrictive for active choirs.
• Cons: Both group packages top out at 50 people, and their extra storage is limited to 25 MB or 100 MB for documents, photos and videos.
• Cons: Mobile use requires iOS 16 or Android 8.0 Oreo or later, excluding older operating-system versions.

Alternatives

Music Practice Software is a useful category starting point for readers comparing practice tools beyond choir administration.

Choose Andante if you want an iOS or macOS practice app whose developer originally made it for his own practice; ChoirMate is the more ensemble-oriented option.

Intrada is a free iOS and web alternative during its beta, with no credit card required.

Octero may suit a group looking for Android, iOS and web access with a $5.99 a month Premium plan offering ad-free use and all features.

Practis is worth considering for individual practice: its free plan supports up to five active pieces and includes a practice diary, history, streaks, goals and limited Ask Practis.

Vivid Practice is an option for studio teaching, with a free tier for one student and a Small Studio plan for 2–10 students at $9 a month.

Exerzisor offers a free self-hosted option for operators comfortable installing it themselves and deploying updates manually.

Maestro Planner may be a better fit for teachers managing a small roster: its free plan allows three active students, one pending invite at a time and 500 MB of media storage.

Modacity is another freemium practice option for Android, iOS and macOS users.

Verdict

ChoirMate is a sensible choice for choirs that want rehearsal resources and administrative coordination in one place, especially when voice-group tracks and attendance records matter. Its free plan gives small groups a useful starting point, but the 15-song and per-user audio caps are the main reason to look at a paid package—or elsewhere if a choir needs more than 50 seats or substantially more general file storage.