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Open source Playground Sessions alternatives: 1 app ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

1 of the 6 Playground Sessions alternatives we track are open source. Neothesia ranks highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Neothesia logoNeothesiaOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 455.9
  1. Neothesia logo

    1. NeothesiaTop pick

    Best for: Players who want free falling-notes piano practice with their own MIDI files, especially on Linux

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Playground Sessions

    Free and open source falling-notes piano trainer for MIDI keyboards, for people who only want the play-along part without a subscription.

    Pros

    • Completely free and GPL-3.0 licensed
    • Plays any MIDI file and works with MIDI keyboards
    • Built-in synthesizer if no keyboard is connected
    • Runs on Linux as well as Windows and macOS

    Cons

    • No structured lessons or courses
    • No mobile or tablet version
    • You must supply your own MIDI songs
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    How this score is calculated
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    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
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    Is Neothesia a good Playground Sessions alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polymeilex.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    MIDI keyboard support
    Yes, plus a built-in synthesizer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polymeilex.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Input
    MIDI files
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polymeilex.github.io(opens source in a new tab)