Guitar Pro alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Guitar Pro: paid after a 7-day trial, with no free tier, and no Linux version. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Guitar Pro, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TuxGuitar currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	TuxGuitar	Open source	No	Linux, Windows, macOS +1	4 of 4	66.5
2	Songsterr	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	59.6

1. TuxGuitarTop pick
Best for: Hobby guitarists and Linux users who need a free tab editor that opens Guitar Pro files
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Guitar Pro
Free and open source, runs on Linux too, and opens Guitar Pro files.
Pros
Free with no paid tier, under the LGPL
Opens Guitar Pro, Power Tab, TablEdit and MIDI files
Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Android
Cons
Packages aren't signed, so installs need security warnings bypassed
Playback sounds are basic MIDI compared with Guitar Pro
Version 2.0+ files can't be read by older TuxGuitar releases
Visit TuxGuitar Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is TuxGuitar a good Guitar Pro alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Opens
Guitar Pro, Power Tab, TablEdit, MIDI
Checked Nov 1, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, Android
Checked Nov 1, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
License
GNU LGPL
Checked Nov 1, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
Code signing
Packages not officially signed
Checked Nov 1, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
2. Songsterr
Best for: Guitarists, bassists and drummers who want to learn popular songs from playable tabs
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Guitar Pro
Browser and mobile tab player with a huge library, for learning songs rather than writing them.
Pros
Huge library of multi-instrument tabs that play back in the browser
Plus downloads tabs in Guitar Pro, MIDI, MP3 and WAV
One subscription covers web, iOS and Android
Cons
Free version shows ads and pauses playback every 10 bars
Speed control and looping need the paid Plus plan
Not designed for writing full scores in standard notation
Visit Songsterr Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Songsterr a good Guitar Pro alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Download formats (Plus)
MIDI, Guitar Pro, MP3, WAV
Checked Oct 30, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Checked Oct 30, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version limit
Pauses after each 10 bars
Checked Oct 30, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
Cancellation
Anytime, from the account page
Checked Oct 30, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
Refund
100% refund if unsatisfied
Checked Oct 30, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)