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Chord Library vs Chordio
Both stand on chord finder software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Chord Library if you want guitar or ukulele references with interactive diagrams, playback, progression tools, chord lookup, and tuning in one web service. The free chart images provide a printable option; the paid PDFs are for buyers who want downloadable reference collections. Consider the one-time PDF cost if you want those collections, and registration is required to save content.
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Chordio combines music theory tools, chord recognition and composition workspaces, with MIDI exchange for DAWs. Check which Apple platform you need: the iPhone version is separate from the Mac and iPad purchase.
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| Chord Library | Chordio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Guitar Chord & Scale Reference PDF: $9, paid once | Full Unlock: $14.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chord-library.com | chordio.co.uk |
| On chord finder software | #12 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
Chord Library: what it does well
- 192 guitar chords span all 12 keys.
- Progression generator includes looping, tempo, and a metronome.
- Chord identifier reports a shape’s name, notes, and sound.
- Microphone tuner includes alternate tunings.
- Free chart images are available on chord and scale pages.
What to know first
- PDF references cost 9.00 USD each as one-time purchases.
- Saving chords and progressions requires registration.
- The tuner uses a microphone.
Chordio: what it does well
- More than 40 scales
- Identifies MIDI keyboard chords in real time
- Progressions export to major DAWs as MIDI
- Free download includes every workspace
What to know first
- No Android app
- iPhone version is purchased separately
- Content Packs have no listed price
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