About BandTools
Built for musicians who want a direct line to their fans
BandTools exists for one simple reason: musicians deserve a straightforward way to email their fans.
Social platforms change. Algorithms shift. Reach disappears overnight. Your mailing list is the one audience you truly own.
No tracking cookies
Independently funded
GDPR-compliant
Email-first. No algorithms.
Why BandTools exists
I built BandTools because I needed it myself. As a musician, I wanted a clean, dependable way to run a mailing list without popups, ads, tracking scripts, or complicated marketing dashboards. A musician friend of mine faced the same problem.
The tools available were either overpriced, overcomplicated, or built for marketers rather than artists. So I built something better.
Designed around simplicity
BandTools does one thing well: it helps you email your fans.
- No intrusive popups or dark patterns
- No ad tracking or “growth” dashboards
- Just a clean editor, a simple list, and tools that stay out of your way
Independent and sustainable
BandTools is independently funded. No venture capital. No advertisers. No growth-at-all-costs pressure.
We don’t track your fans. We don’t sell data. We don’t run ads in your newsletters. Your relationship with your audience stays private, and stays yours.
The business model is simple: you can use BandTools for free with sensible limits, or upgrade to a paid plan if you need more features.
You can read more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
About the founder
BandTools is built and maintained by John Topley in the United Kingdom. I design and develop the platform myself. I use it. I rely on it. And I care about making it something musicians can trust.
If you have feedback — good or bad — I’d genuinely love to hear it.
Contact
john@bandtools.app