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Flat brings notation, playback, and real-time co-editing together, with support for MusicXML, MIDI, tablature, and parts extraction. It runs on web, iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows, and its free plan includes core notation tools but caps users at 15 scores. Power costs $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year, removes the score limit, and adds more than 180 instruments, custom layouts, and advanced playback. Offline composing and editing are available, but cloud sync requires Power.

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    Fender Notion

    by Fender Notion
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Free cross-platform notation with collaboration — Fender Notion offers a free plan and the same listed MusicXML, MIDI, parts extraction, tablature, and collaboration support as Flat.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Dorico

    by Dorico
    Free plan iPhone

    iOS notation with a 60-day trial — Dorico is listed for iOS only and offers a 60-day trial, while Flat supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

    7.3 Free plan · 60-day trial Visit site
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    MuseScore Studio

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Free, open-source desktop composition — MuseScore Studio is free, open-source desktop software with unlimited score length, while Flat’s free plan caps scores at 15.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Noteflight

    by Noteflight
    Free trial Web

    Web-based notation with collaboration — Noteflight is web-only and has no free plan, unlike Flat’s free tier and support for desktop and mobile platforms.

    Free plan · paid from $49/yr Visit site
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    LilyPond

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Text-based engraving and automatic layout — LilyPond uses human-readable text input and automatically handles spacing and page layout, unlike Flat’s notation workspace.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Denemo

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Free notation with multiple music-entry methods — Denemo supports keyboard, MIDI controller, mouse, and microphone input, and uses LilyPond to typeset notation in the background.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    TuxGuitar

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Multi-track guitar tablature editing and playback — TuxGuitar focuses on multi-track guitar tablatures and opens several guitar-tab formats, while Flat offers broader notation and collaboration.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Avidemux

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Sibelius

    by Sibelius
    Free plan iPhoneMacWeb
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Crescendo Music Notation Software

    by Crescendo Music Notation Software
    Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    ScoreCloud

    by ScoreCloud
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+1
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo · 10-day trial Visit site
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    DomiSol

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $8/mo Visit site
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    StaffPad

    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
    7.2 Visit site
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    music21

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Frescobaldi

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Nubium

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Symphony Pro

    Free plan iPhoneMac
    7.0 Visit site
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    Impro-Visor

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    iWriteMusic

    by iWriteMusic
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Hyperscore

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Canorus

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Launchpad

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Power Tab Editor

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    MusicEase

    Free plan MacWindows
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $249.95 Visit site
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    MC Musiceditor

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    6.7 Free plan Visit site

A different tool may fit better if you want a free desktop program, Linux support, text-driven engraving, or a focused guitar-tablature editor. The options also differ in how they handle score production: some describe automatic page layout, while others emphasize collaboration, broad notation tasks, or entering music through several input methods. Before switching, weigh your preferred devices and workflow against Flat’s collaboration and platform range, and consider whether its 15-score free cap or paid plans affect your choice.

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