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Fretwise
What Fretwise is
Fretwise turns music recordings into guitar tablature and sheet music through AI-powered audio transcription. On the web, you can upload MP3, WAV, or M4A files, or submit links from YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Fretwise says it combines AI inference with music-aware processing, then lets you play, refine, and export tabs. Interactive tab and MIDI playback are included in the Free plan, along with Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, and MusicXML exports. The Free plan costs nothing and permits three transcriptions per month, including guest access without an account. Pro costs $9.99 a month for 50 monthly transcriptions and priority support. Fretwise also lists stem separation. AI output may contain errors and need manual editing; accuracy is not guaranteed. Users keep ownership of uploads and give Fretwise a limited license to process them. Uploaded audio is deleted automatically within 24 hours of transcription completion. Account data is encrypted, and data transmission uses HTTPS.
Who it suits
Fretwise may suit guitarists who want to turn recordings or supported social-media links into editable tabs and sheet music. The Free plan offers a limited way to try transcription without creating an account.
What it does well
- Accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, and supported links
- Interactive tab and MIDI playback on Free
- Exports Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, and MusicXML
- Uploaded audio deleted within 24 hours
What to know first
- Free plan allows three transcriptions monthly
- AI transcriptions may need manual review and editing
- Pro costs $9.99 a month
Limits
Free allows three transcriptions per month. Pro costs $9.99 a month and allows 50 transcriptions per month; AI output may contain errors and require manual review.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 forever · 3 transcriptions per month · guest access without an account · interactive tab and MIDI playback · PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, and Guitar Pro exports | Free |
| Pro | $9.99 / month · 50 transcriptions per month · everything in Free · priority support | $9.99 a month |
As fretwise.ai lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open fretwise.ai in a web browser.
- Use guest access for the Free plan or choose a plan.
- Upload an MP3, WAV, or M4A file, or paste a YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok link.
- Play and refine the resulting tab, then export it in a supported format.
Verdict
Fretwise combines audio-to-tab transcription with playback and several export formats. Consider the transcription allowance and the possibility of manual corrections when choosing a plan.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Free costs nothing and includes three transcriptions per month, guest access, interactive tab and MIDI playback, and exports.
How much does Pro cost?
Pro is $9.99 a month and includes 50 transcriptions per month, everything in Free, and priority support.
What can I upload?
You can upload MP3, WAV, or M4A audio files, or paste a YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok link.
Which formats can I export?
The listed formats are Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, and MusicXML.
Does Fretwise guarantee transcription accuracy?
No. Its terms say transcriptions can contain errors and may need manual review and editing.
Who processes payments?
Paddle processes payments and acts as Merchant of Record. Fretwise says it does not store credit card details.
Facts from Fretwise's own pages
- Account data
- The privacy policy says account data is stored in encrypted databases with access limited to essential personnel, and data transmission uses HTTPS. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Accuracy limitation
- The terms say AI transcriptions may contain errors, may need manual review and editing, and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Audio retention
- The privacy policy says uploaded audio is used for transcription and automatically deleted within 24 hours of completion. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Available export formats listed are Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, and MusicXML. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- How it works
- Fretwise says it combines AI inference with music-aware processing, then lets users play, refine, and export tabs. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Infrastructure
- The maker says the app runs on Cloudflare, stores uploads in R2, coordinates jobs with Cloudflare Workflows, and uses Modal-powered inference. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Input
- Users can upload audio files including MP3, WAV, and M4A, or paste YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok links. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Interactive playback
- The pricing page says interactive tab and MIDI playback are included in the Free plan. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- The terms say users retain ownership of uploaded content and grant Fretwise a limited license to process it for transcription. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Payments
- The terms say Paddle processes payments and acts as Merchant of Record; the privacy policy says Fretwise does not store credit card details. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Fretwise uses AI-powered audio transcription to convert music recordings into guitar tablature and sheet music. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Refunds and cancellation
- The terms offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and say subscriptions can be canceled through account settings. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Pro plan includes priority support, and the terms list [email protected] for purchase support. · fretwise.ai, 4 Oct 2026
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