Flat
8.7#1 in music notation softwareFrom $49.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitFlat vs Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi
6.9#20 in music notation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Flat | Frescobaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Flat plans
- Flat BasicFree
- Flat Power$9.99 a month
- Flat Power Lifetime—
- Flat Desktop FreeFree
- Flat Power Monthly$9.99 a month
- Flat Power Yearly$49.99 a year
Frescobaldi plans
- FrescobaldiFree
Pick Flat if…
Flat suits people who want to create, edit, play, or collaboratively work on musical scores across web and desktop or mobile platforms. Educators may also consider Flat for Education and its listed integrations.
Pick Frescobaldi if…
Frescobaldi suits people who work with LilyPond scores and want text editing alongside score viewing and MIDI entry. Its import and editing tools may also fit users who work with MusicXML, MIDI, or ABC files.