How does Tiply work for musicians?

Musicians set up a free account, get a QR code, and fans scan it to tip and request songs in under 10 seconds using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, or cards. No app required for fans.

How much does Tiply cost for musicians?

Tiply is completely free for musicians. Fans cover a small 4% processing fee on top of their tip — 3% goes to Square, 1% to Tiply.

When do musicians get paid?

Payouts go directly to the musician's bank account via Square, typically within 1-2 business days. There's no minimum payout threshold.

Does Tiply replace a physical tip jar?

Yes — fans scan a QR code instead of dropping cash. No app download or account needed on the fan's end.

Do fans need to download an app to tip?

No. Fans simply scan your QR code with their phone camera and they're taken directly to your tipping page. No app download, no account creation required. They can tip in under 10 seconds.

What payment methods does Tiply accept?

Tiply accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Payments are processed securely through Square.

Can I use Tiply for song requests?

Yes. When fans tip through Tiply, they can include a song request with their tip. Requests appear in a real-time queue that you and your band can see. Higher tips automatically move up in the queue.

What is the difference between Tiply and Venmo?

Unlike Venmo or Cash App, Tiply is built specifically for live musicians. It includes song request queues, band sharing features, a customizable QR code, and analytics. Fans don't need accounts—they just scan and pay.

Tiply vs No Song Requests: Which Is Better for Live Musicians?

Both let fans request songs from the stage. The biggest difference is who pays: with No Song Requests, the musician pays a monthly subscription. With Tiply, the musician pays nothing and the fan covers a small 4% fee — so you keep 100% of every tip.

The short answer

Choose No Song Requests if

You're comfortable paying a fixed monthly subscription out of pocket regardless of how often you play, and you'd rather pay the platform yourself than have your fans cover a small per-tip fee.

Choose Tiply if

You want zero out-of-pocket cost, you want to keep 100% of every tip, you want fans to request and pay without downloading an app, and you want a live queue that auto-sorts by tip amount plus Band Mode for your whole group.

If you only play a handful of gigs a month, a monthly subscription can quietly cost more than the tips it helps you collect. Tiply only ever costs anything when a fan actually tips — and even then, the fan pays the fee, not you.

Side-by-side comparison

	Tiply	No Song Requests
Pricing model	Free for musicians	Monthly subscription paid by the musician
Who pays the fee	The fan (4% on top of the tip)	The musician (recurring monthly fee)
Musician keeps 100% of each tip	✅	Tip reduced by your subscription cost
Payout speed	1–2 business days (via Square)	Varies by plan
Fan needs an app or account	❌ — scan & pay in the browser	Check current plan
Song request queue	✅ Live, real-time	✅
Queue auto-sorted by tip amount	✅	Check current plan
Band Mode (shared live queue view)	✅	Check current plan
Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cash App	✅	Check current plan
Credit & debit cards	✅	Check current plan
Setup time	Under 10 minutes	Varies

Tiply

Tiply accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), processed securely through Square.

Frequently asked comparison questions

Is Tiply or No Song Requests cheaper for musicians?

Tiply is free for musicians — no monthly subscription. Fans pay a 4% fee on top of each tip and you keep 100% of every tip. No Song Requests charges musicians a monthly fee, so your cost is fixed regardless of how much you earn. With Tiply, your cost is $0.

Do fans need to download an app to request a song with Tiply?

No. Fans scan your QR code with their phone camera, pick a song, and pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, or any card — no app and no account required. The whole thing takes about 10 seconds.

How does the Tiply song request queue work?

Every paid request drops into a live queue sorted automatically by tip amount, so the highest-value requests rise to the top. You mark songs played with one tap, and Band Mode lets your whole band watch the same queue from their own phones.

How fast do I get paid with Tiply?

Tips are paid out through Square directly to your bank account, typically within 1–2 business days, with no minimum payout threshold.

Keep 100% of every tip — with nothing out of your pocket.

Try Tiply free at tiply.us — set up in under 10 minutes.