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Free Pianote alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 Pianote alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). flowkey, Synthesia and Skoove rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1flowkey logoflowkeyFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 468.8
2Synthesia logoSynthesiaFree plan + paid$39 one-time unlockNoWindows, macOS, iOS +17 of 761.8
3Skoove logoSkooveFree plan + paid$12.49/month billed yearlyNoiOS, Android5 of 557.5
  1. flowkey logo

    1. flowkeyTop pick

    Best for: Beginners who want to learn real songs from video and sheet music with gentle feedback

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pianote

    Learn by songs with the app listening to your playing, and a cheaper entry point for casual players.

    Pros

    • Video of a real pianist alongside sheet music
    • Wait Mode, slow motion, looping and single-hand practice
    • Large song library plus step-by-step courses
    • Free to start without a commitment

    Cons

    • Full library and courses need a subscription
    • Can't load your own MIDI files
    • No dedicated Windows or Linux desktop app
    Visit flowkey Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is flowkey a good Pianote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Users
    Over 15 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flowkey.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wait Mode
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flowkey.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free to start
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flowkey.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Song library
    Thousands of songs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026flowkey.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Synthesia logo

    2. Synthesia

    Best for: Self-taught pianists who want to learn favourite songs from MIDI files with a one-time purchase

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pianote

    One-time purchase falling-notes trainer for practising your own MIDI songs without a subscription.

    Pros

    • One-time unlock rather than a subscription
    • Opens any MIDI or MusicXML file
    • Waits for the right note and lets you practise hands separately
    • Runs on computers, iPad, Android tablets and Chromebooks

    Cons

    • No structured courses or video lessons
    • Built-in song list is small without buying store songs or finding MIDI files
    • Best experience needs a MIDI-capable keyboard
    Visit Synthesia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Synthesia a good Pianote alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Pricing
    Free to try; one-time unlock
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included songs
    150
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File formats
    MIDI and MusicXML
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    PC, Mac, iPad, Android tablets, Chromebooks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    First released
    2006, as Piano Hero
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime price
    $39 one-time unlock
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, free to try
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesiagame.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Skoove logo

    3. Skoove

    Best for: Adult beginners who want structured piano lessons with real-time feedback on a phone or tablet

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pianote

    Interactive piano lessons that listen to you play and give feedback, a more app-driven approach than Pianote's video teachers.

    Pros

    • Listens to acoustic pianos or MIDI keyboards and grades notes and timing
    • Courses teach reading, chords and theory, not just songs
    • Free Basic tier and a Premium trial to test before paying
    • Lifetime purchase option instead of a subscription

    Cons

    • No longer works on desktop or in the browser, only on iOS and Android
    • Most lessons are behind the Premium subscription
    • Android support depends on fairly recent, fast devices
    Visit Skoove Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Skoove a good Pianote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Skoove Basic with selected lessons
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.skoove.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lesson library
    400+ lessons with Premium
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.skoove.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12.49/month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.skoove.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.skoove.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Android requirement
    Android 11 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.skoove.com(opens source in a new tab)