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Riffin vs TabMaker
Both stand on guitar tab 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
Riffin covers core tab editing, playback, demo recording, and sharing in a free web tool. Its current notation mode is limited to tablature, while several additional features remain planned.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
TabMaker brings tab editing, playback, conversion and sharing together, with browser and mobile options. The free plan keeps tabs locally; paid subscriptions add cloud storage and remove ads.
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| Riffin | TabMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Annual subscription: $34.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | riffin.io | tab-maker.com |
| On guitar tab software | #19 of 32 | #15 of 32 |
Riffin: what it does well
- Free to use on the web
- Includes tab playback and audio recording
- Supports drag-and-drop rearrangement
- Tabs can be shared
What to know first
- Notation mode is tablature only
- Better mobile experience is a planned update
- Audio uploads and multitrack recording are planned
TabMaker: what it does well
- Processes MP3 and M4A files up to 6 MB.
- Exports tabs as PDF or ASCII text.
- Browser playback includes acoustic and electric guitar sounds.
- Converts MP3 recordings to standard MIDI files.
- Free use requires no registration.
What to know first
- Free tabs are stored only in browser localStorage.
- Free plan may have ads or limited features.
- Monthly subscription costs $3.99 a month.
- Annual subscription costs $34.99 a year.
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