Flat
8.7#1 in music notation softwareFrom $49.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitFlat vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Flat | 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 | Flat is available on the web, iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. | Desktop, mobile, and web |
| Tablature support | 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
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
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 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.