Side by side
Open—Shape vs SongEngine
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.
Free plan iPhoneWeb
Open—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—Shape Free plan MacWindows
SongEngine offers chord and phrase generation within a compatible DAW, with generated parts available as MIDI. Check host and operating-system support before choosing it.
Visit SongEngineThe facts
| Open—Shape | SongEngine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $9.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openshape.app | feelyoursound.com |
| On chord finder software | #16 of 27 | #20 of 27 |
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
SongEngine: what it does well
- Free core includes more than 60 presets.
- Live Mode creates MIDI phrases in real time.
- Exports generated parts as standard MIDI files.
- Generated MIDI files may be used in commercial releases.
- Supports Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- Requires a compatible VST2, VST3, or AU host.
- There is no official Linux build.
- No free trial is listed.
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