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Harmony Assistant vs HarmonyBuilder
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.
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Harmony Assistant combines notation editing, broad file support, playback, scripting, and tablature tools in a desktop package. Its un time-limited trial allows evaluation, but saving and printing remain restricted until registration.
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HarmonyBuilder covers notation, harmony study, composition, and classroom sharing in separate editions. Its 28-day trial lets users explore the main editions before choosing a paid plan.
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| Harmony Assistant | HarmonyBuilder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $14, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Harmony Assistant | Not published |
| Website | myriad-online.com | harmonybuilder.com |
| On music notation software | #28 of 38 | #32 of 38 |
Harmony Assistant: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Supports MusicXML and MIDI
- Embedded SoftSynth has hundreds of instruments
- MyrScript allows added features
- Lifetime platform license includes future versions
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial disables saving
- Trial printing limited to one page
- License applies to one platform
HarmonyBuilder: what it does well
- Four-part score writing and playback
- Voice-leading checks in Educational edition
- Chord and voicing tools in Professional
- MIDI export and browser score links
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Requires Java 6 or higher
- No mobile apps
- No free plan beyond the trial
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