Canorus
6.9#22 in music notation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCanorus vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Canorus | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
Canorus plans
- CanorusFree
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
Pick Canorus if…
It suits desktop users creating scores who want free, libre software with broad notation and interchange formats. Developers and testers are also listed as intended audiences.
Pick Sibelius if…
Sibelius suits composers, arrangers, and educators who need to create or edit scores. Its classroom tools and student resources may also suit teaching settings.