Fender Notion
8.6#2 in music notation software$14.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitFender Notion vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Fender Notion | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | both | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Official support documentation lists Android, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux versions, with Chrome OS also supported in the earlier Notion Mobile release. | Desktop, mobile, and web |
Fender Notion plans
- FreeFree
- Feature Bundle$14.99, paid once
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
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.
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.