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Chord Library vs Open—Shape
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.
Visit Chord LibraryOpen—Shape combines chord search, playback, tuning, and progression tools for guitar. The free plan includes core chord features, while Pro removes the saved-progression and custom-tuning limits.
Visit Open—ShapeThe facts
| Chord Library | Open—Shape | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Guitar Chord & Scale Reference PDF: $9, paid once | Pro: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chord-library.com | openshape.app |
| On chord finder software | #12 of 27 | #16 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.
Open—Shape: what it does well
- 33 built-in tunings in the Free plan
- Real acoustic guitar chord playback
- Microphone tuner supports alternate and custom tunings
- No account required; backups can be exported and imported
What to know first
- Free plan allows up to three saved progressions
- Canvas runs in a desktop browser
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