Flat
8.7#1 in music notation softwareFrom $49.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitFlat vs StaffPad
What both publish
| Fact | Flat | StaffPad |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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
StaffPad plans
- StaffPad for iPad—
- StaffPad ReaderFree
- StaffPad$49.99, paid once
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 StaffPad if…
StaffPad suits composers who want to write notation by hand and use audio tools or score playback. It is also relevant to groups sharing parts through Reader over local Wi-Fi.