Best music notation software
Apps for writing, editing and playing back sheet music.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All music notation software
- Alternatives to Guitar Pro
Tablature and score editor for guitar, bass, drums and other instruments.
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to TuxGuitar
Free, open-source multi-track guitar tablature editor and player.
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS, Android - Alternatives to Songsterr
Online tab player with a large library of guitar, bass and drum tabs.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Guitar ProBest for a free option
TuxGuitarBest for Mac
Guitar ProBest for Windows
Guitar ProBest for Linux
TuxGuitarBest for iPhone and Android
SongsterrCommon questions
What is the best music notation software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading music notation software options right now are Guitar Pro, TuxGuitar and Songsterr.
Is there free music notation software?
Yes. TuxGuitar (open source) and Songsterr (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which music notation software is open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.