Side by side
BeatSense vs Flat
Both stand on music collaboration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidWeb
BeatSense combines group music discovery with live playlist and room controls. Its free plan and ad-free playback are useful, while skip rules and missing SoundCloud support may affect some rooms.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Flat offers notation and real-time collaboration across a broad range of platforms, with offline composing and playback. The free plan is capped at 15 scores, while cloud sync and PDF import have paid requirements.
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| BeatSense | Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Beats: $5, paid once | Flat Power Yearly: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Flat |
| Website | beatsense.com | flat.io |
| On music collaboration software | #8 of 28 | #4 of 28 |
BeatSense: what it does well
- Real-time collaborative playlists
- Crossfades and crowd-driven autoplay
- No video or audio ads
- Room moderation controls
- Free plan available
What to know first
- No SoundCloud integration
- Beats costs $5, paid once
- No free trial
Flat: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows.
- Supports MusicXML and MIDI import and export.
- Multiple users can edit and comment in real time.
- Flat Power costs $49.99 a year.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 15 scores.
- Cloud sync requires Flat Power.
- PDF import requires Flat Power or paid credits.
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