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Free Soundslice alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 5 Soundslice alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Songsterr, Noteflight and TuxGuitar rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Songsterr logoSongsterrFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 564.8
2Noteflight logoNoteflightFree plan + paid$7.95 a month or $49 a year (Premium)NoWeb7 of 759.4
3TuxGuitar logoTuxGuitarOpen source—NoLinux, Windows, macOS +14 of 457.5
4Moises logoMoisesFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 449.0
  1. Songsterr logo

    1. SongsterrTop pick

    Best for: Guitarists, bassists and drummers who want to learn popular songs from playable tabs

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Soundslice

    Large library of interactive tabs with playback, for learning existing songs.

    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
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Songsterr a good Soundslice alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Download formats (Plus)
    MIDI, Guitar Pro, MP3, WAV
    Checked Nov 8, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version limit
    Pauses after each 10 bars
    Checked Nov 8, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cancellation
    Anytime, from the account page
    Checked Nov 8, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund
    100% refund if unsatisfied
    Checked Nov 8, 2026songsterr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Noteflight logo

    2. Noteflight

    Best for: Students, teachers and hobby composers who want a free notation editor that runs in a browser

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Soundslice

    Online notation editor geared to composing and classroom use.

    Pros

    • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
    • Free tier for basic scores
    • Premium includes a large licensed sheet music library
    • School edition with assignments and LMS sync

    Cons

    • Guitar tab and playback are simpler than Guitar Pro
    • Free tier limits how many scores you keep
    • Needs an internet connection
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Noteflight a good Soundslice alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Type
    Online notation editor
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sheet music library
    80,000+ titles
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium playback
    85 instruments
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    School trial
    60 days (Noteflight Learn)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7.95 a month or $49 a year (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Learn plan
    From $69 a year, minimum 10 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    60 days (Noteflight Learn)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026noteflight.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. TuxGuitar logo

    3. TuxGuitar

    Best for: Hobby guitarists and Linux users who need a free tab editor that opens Guitar Pro files

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Soundslice

    Free open-source desktop tab editor that also 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
    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 TuxGuitar a good Soundslice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Opens
    Guitar Pro, Power Tab, TablEdit, MIDI
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GNU LGPL
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Code signing
    Packages not officially signed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tuxguitar.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Moises logo

    4. Moises

    Best for: Musicians who want to isolate parts and practise along with real songs on any device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Soundslice

    Practice tool that slows songs, shifts key and isolates instruments from any recording, without needing a transcription.

    Pros

    • Splits songs into many stem types, not just vocals and backing
    • Practice tools like chord detection, speed and pitch change in the same app
    • Available on web, desktop, iOS and Android
    • States that it never trains on user uploads

    Cons

    • Free tier limits monthly uploads and features
    • Full pricing is only visible after logging in
    • More practice-focused than a producer's batch stem tool
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    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 Moises a good Soundslice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Stem types
    27
    Checked Nov 8, 2026moises.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Limited uploads per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026moises.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, iPhone, iPad, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026moises.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Training on user data
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026moises.ai(opens source in a new tab)