Dorico
7.4#10 in music notation softwareFree planFree planiOS
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Fender Notion
8.6#2 in music notation software$14.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Dorico | Fender Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Founded | 1984 | 2022 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Dorico is available for desktop and iPad. | Official support documentation lists Android, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux versions, with Chrome OS also supported in the earlier Notion Mobile release. |
Dorico plans
- Dorico Elements 6Priced on request
- Dorico Pro 6Priced on request
- Dorico SE 6Free
- Dorico for iPadFree
Fender Notion plans
- FreeFree
- Feature Bundle$14.99, paid once
Pick Dorico if…
Dorico suits composers and arrangers who need score creation, parts, or publishing tools, as well as collaborators sharing music. The free Dorico SE edition is suited to writing for up to eight players.
Pick Fender Notion if…
Fender Notion suits musicians who want to write or edit notation and tablature across desktop, mobile, or web platforms. It also fits users who need MusicXML or MIDI support, parts extraction, or collaboration features.