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Etyde vs Practis
Both stand on music practice software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Etyde if you want lesson records, practice planning, practice tools, and progress tracking in one web platform. Its free Early Access plan includes everything. Look elsewhere if you need scheduling, payment processing, or video lessons, or require guaranteed uninterrupted access or an SLA.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Practis combines score tools, repertoire organization, planning and practice records for individual musicians, with separate teaching features. Compare the free piece limit and teacher student caps with your needs.
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| Etyde | Practis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro (yearly): $39.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | etyde.com | pract.is |
| On music practice software | #11 of 23 | #15 of 23 |
Etyde: what it does well
- Teachers can document goals, reflections, and attached scores.
- Practice plans can specify pieces, tempos, and focus areas.
- Includes a metronome, tuner, sheet music viewer, and session logging.
- Heatmaps and repertoire timelines show practice activity and piece development.
- Teachers and students can message within the platform.
What to know first
- It does not provide scheduling, payment processing, or video lessons.
- Uninterrupted access is not guaranteed during early access.
- No service-level agreement is offered during early access.
- Paid plans may be introduced later.
Practis: what it does well
- Tracks practice for any instrument, including voice.
- Cue reports revisited passages and time spent.
- Supports PDF scores, annotations and bookmarks.
- Organizes repertoire and practice history.
- Free plan includes up to five active pieces.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five active pieces.
- Teacher plans cap active students at 5, 10 or 30.
- Pro monthly is $4.99 a month after the free first month.
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