Side by side
Canorus vs Symphony Pro
Both stand on music notation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Canorus covers score writing, MIDI, and several music file formats without a software charge. Its development status and build requirements are worth considering before adoption.
Visit Canorus Free plan iPhoneMac
Symphony Pro combines full score editing, playback, file exchange and Apple-device integration. Its free core plan and paid handwriting option give users a choice, while the beta image-conversion tool remains limited.
Visit Symphony ProThe facts
| Canorus | Symphony Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | symphonypro.net |
| On music notation software | #21 of 38 | #17 of 38 |
Canorus: what it does well
- Free libre software licensed under GPLv3
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Imports and exports MIDI, MusicXML, and LilyPond
- Supports MIDI recording and playback
- Offers unlimited staff count and length
What to know first
- The project says some features are not implemented
- Building requires development tools and dependencies
- Ruby support is described as planned
Symphony Pro: what it does well
- Supports notation and tablature
- Imports and exports major score formats
- Over 100 built-in instruments
- Part extraction and MIDI output
- Free iPhone app for owners
What to know first
- Handwriting recognition is paid
- Mac version requires Apple Silicon
- SyMusOMR beta has recognition limits
- No listed prices for plans
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