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Ivory vs MuScriptor
Both stand on music transcription software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Ivory to transcribe piano solos into editable sheet music and MIDI, with score review tools and several export formats. The free plan supports unlimited transcriptions. Full-length Performance MIDI, advanced editing and the premium model are included in the monthly and yearly plans. Look elsewhere if you need full-length Performance MIDI without a subscription.
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MuScriptor offers several output formats and supports a range of instruments and audio inputs. Its accuracy limitations and local-use requirements are worth considering before choosing it.
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| Ivory | MuScriptor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Mac, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly: €59 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ivory-app.com | muscriptor.kyutai.org |
| On music transcription software | #5 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
Ivory: what it does well
- Accepts audio files, MIDI files and YouTube links.
- Provides synchronized sheet-music and piano-roll views.
- Includes chord detection, hand separation and tempo control.
- Exports PDF, MusicXML and MIDI.
- Free plan includes unlimited transcriptions.
What to know first
- Free Performance MIDI previews are limited to 30 seconds.
- Free video exports include a translucent Ivory watermark.
- Monthly and yearly plans cap full-song transcriptions at 100 per month.
- The iOS app requires iOS 16 or later.
MuScriptor: what it does well
- Downloads include MIDI and sheet-music PDFs
- Guitar and bass output can include tablature
- Accepts seven listed audio formats
- Offers a CLI and Python API
What to know first
- Does not write chord symbols
- Local use requires Hugging Face authentication
- Transcription is not perfect, especially for electronic music
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