Frescobaldi
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VisitFrescobaldi vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Frescobaldi | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Frescobaldi plans
- FrescobaldiFree
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
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.
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.