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Melody Scanner vs Piano2Notes
Both stand on ai audio-to-midi 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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Melody Scanner brings several transcription inputs and score-editing views together, with a free plan and paid export options. Its solo-instrument limit and short free-plan recording and sheet allowances are important constraints.
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Piano2Notes offers several ways to provide audio and formats for editing or use in notation software and DAWs. The free demo is brief, so check whether the monthly plan’s transcription allowance and length suit your needs.
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| Melody Scanner | Piano2Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION: $49.99 a year | Piano2Notes Pro: $74.88 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | melodyscanner.com | piano2notes.klang.io |
| On ai audio-to-midi software | #8 of 29 | #12 of 29 |
Melody Scanner: what it does well
- Accepts recordings, notation files, audio, and YouTube videos.
- Offers classical notation, piano roll, and guitar tabs.
- Supports piano polyphony, velocity, and hand separation.
- Browser app requires no installation.
- Free plan includes PDF export.
What to know first
- Supports solo instruments, not bands or orchestras.
- Free recordings are limited to one minute.
- Free sheets are limited to 40 bars or about two minutes.
Piano2Notes: what it does well
- Accepts recordings, audio uploads and YouTube links.
- Transcribes melodies and chords.
- Exports PDF, MIDI and MusicXML.
- Notes, timing and layout can be edited.
- Available on Android, iOS and web.
What to know first
- Free demos cover only the first 20 seconds.
- Pro allows 50 full transcriptions per month.
- Each Pro transcription is limited to 15 minutes.
- Results work best with piano-focused recordings.
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