ScoreCloud
Notation software that turns singing, playing or MIDI input into editable sheet music.
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Is ScoreCloud free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $5.99/month (Plus)
- Free plan:
- Up to 10 saved songs
Checked on ScoreCloud's site Nov 8, 2026
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About ScoreCloud
ScoreCloud is music notation software that writes the score for you as you play or sing. Its desktop program, ScoreCloud Studio, listens to a single-instrument audio recording or a MIDI keyboard and turns it into notation, which you can then edit by hand with multi-staff layouts, chord symbols, lyrics, dynamics and repeats. A separate program, ScoreCloud Songwriter, takes a recording of voice and instrument together, or an MP3 or YouTube link, and produces a lead sheet with melody, lyrics and chords. ScoreCloud Express on iPhone and iPad captures hummed or whistled ideas that sync to the same account. Studio runs on Windows and Mac. The free plan keeps up to 10 songs in the cloud and watermarks prints; monthly or yearly subscriptions remove the watermark, lift the song limit and add MIDI, MusicXML and audio-file import and export. It suits singer-songwriters, teachers and players who can perform an idea faster than they can type it into a notation editor.
Best for: Musicians who would rather play or sing an idea than enter notes one by one.
ScoreCloud pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from ScoreCloud's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 10 saved songs | Nov 8, 2026 | scorecloud.com |
| Starting price | $5.99/month (Plus) | Nov 8, 2026 | scorecloud.com |
| Free trial | 10 days of Pro on paid sign-up | Nov 8, 2026 | scorecloud.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Turns audio and MIDI performances into notation automatically
- Songwriter edition builds lead sheets with chords and lyrics from a recording
- Free plan works for small projects and syncs across devices
- Exports PDF, MIDI and MusicXML on paid plans
Why people leave
- Free plan caps you at 10 saved songs and watermarks printouts
- Audio-file transcription and MusicXML export need the Songwriter or Pro plan
- No Linux or Android version
ScoreCloud vs Noteflight, Guitar Pro and Soundslice
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| Attribute | ScoreCloud | Noteflight | Guitar Pro | Soundslice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $5.99/month (Plus) | $7.95 a month or $49 a year (Premium) | $69.95 one-time (Guitar Pro 8 licence) | $5/month (Plus) |
| Free plan | Up to 10 saved songs | Yes | No | Yes, unlimited slices |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
Top ScoreCloud alternatives
See all 6- 1Noteflight68.8
Browser-based notation editor with classroom features, handy if you prefer typing notes to recording them.
- 2Guitar Pro64.8
Better for tab-heavy guitar and band arrangements, with a full desktop score editor.
- 3Soundslice61.8
Syncs notation with real recordings in the browser, good for teaching and practising from audio.
- 4
TuxGuitar59.4Free, open-source tab and score editor if you don't need audio-to-notation.
- 5
MuseScore Studio57.5Free, open-source notation editor with MIDI input; you enter notes yourself but get full engraving control.
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ScoreCloud: common questions
What is ScoreCloud?
ScoreCloud: Notation software that turns singing, playing or MIDI input into editable sheet music. Best for musicians who would rather play or sing an idea than enter notes one by one. Available for Windows, macOS and iOS.
Is ScoreCloud free?
ScoreCloud has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 10 saved songs (checked on ScoreCloud's own site).
How much does ScoreCloud cost?
ScoreCloud is free with paid plans. Free plan: Up to 10 saved songs; Starting price: $5.99/month (Plus); Free trial: 10 days of Pro on paid sign-up. Checked on ScoreCloud's own site, November 2026.
Does ScoreCloud have a free trial or refund?
Free trial: 10 days of Pro on paid sign-up. Source: ScoreCloud's own site.
Is ScoreCloud open source?
No, ScoreCloud is not open source. Open-source alternatives include MuseScore Studio.
What platforms does ScoreCloud run on?
ScoreCloud is available for Windows, macOS and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to ScoreCloud?
The highest-ranked ScoreCloud alternatives right now are Noteflight, Guitar Pro and Soundslice. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
ScoreCloud vs Noteflight: what's the difference?
Both ScoreCloud and Noteflight are free with paid plans. Verified prices: ScoreCloud $5.99/month (Plus), Noteflight $7.95 a month or $49 a year (Premium). Only ScoreCloud runs on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Noteflight runs on Web.