Fender Notion
8.6#2 in music notation software$14.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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SmartScore
6.3#30 in music notation softwareFrom $49 a monthWindowsmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Fender Notion | SmartScore |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| Founded | 2022 | 1991 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA | Ojai, California, United States |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Fender Notion plans
- FreeFree
- Feature Bundle$14.99, paid once
SmartScore plans
- SmartScore MIDI 64 NE$49 a month
- SmartScore Piano 64 NE$79 a month
- SmartScore Guitar 64 NE$99 a month
- SmartScore Songbook 64 NE$199 a month
- SmartScore Pro 64 NE$399 a month
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 SmartScore if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.