Dorico
7.4#10 in music notation softwareFree planFree planiOS
VisitDorico vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Dorico | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Dorico is available for desktop and iPad. | Desktop, mobile, and web |
| Tablature support | Yes | Yes |
Dorico plans
- Dorico Elements 6Priced on request
- Dorico Pro 6Priced on request
- Dorico SE 6Free
- Dorico for iPadFree
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
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 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.