1. Guitar ProTop pick
Best for: Guitarists, bassists and teachers who write, transcribe or practise from tabs
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Songsterr
Desktop editor for writing and practising your own tabs, with offline files.
Pros
- The .gp format is widely shared, so lots of tabs open directly
- Strong practice tools: tempo changes, looping, metronome and tuner
- Imports and exports MusicXML, MIDI, PowerTab and audio formats
- One licence covers installs on up to 5 computers for one user
Cons
- Paid after a 7-day trial, with no free tier
- No Linux version
- Engraving options are thinner than in dedicated notation programs
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
Verified facts
10 of 10 verified- Import formats
- GP, PowerTab, MIDI, ASCII, TablEdit, MusicXML
- Checked Oct 29, 2026guitar-pro.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Starting price
- $69.95 one-time (Guitar Pro 8 licence)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026guitar-pro.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Upgrade price
- $34.95 for owners of versions 1 to 7
- Checked Nov 1, 2026guitar-pro.com(opens source in a new tab)
- Student discount
- 50% for students of enrolled schools
- Checked Nov 1, 2026guitar-pro.com(opens source in a new tab)
