FretTab
5.7#32 in guitar tab software$10 one-timemacOSWindows
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Guitar Tab Maker
7.3#4 in guitar tab softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FretTab | Guitar Tab Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Chords | It includes standard chords (major, 7th, minor, min7, maj7, dim7, and aug) and advanced chords (6th, m6, 7b5, m7b5, 7#5, 7b9, and 9). | Multiple notes can be stacked in one column to create chords. |
| Installation | The Windows and macOS Read Me instructions say to install the three included custom chord fonts before opening FretTab. | There is no downloadable or native app; the tool runs directly in a browser. |
| Purpose | FretTab is a simplified tablature tool for capturing basic melodies, riffs, and chord progressions. | A free in-browser editor for writing guitar tablature from scratch, one fret at a time. |
FretTab plans
- FretTab Software Bundle$10, paid once
Guitar Tab Maker plans
- FreeFree
Pick FretTab if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Guitar Tab Maker if…
Guitar Tab Maker suits people who already know a guitar part and want to write it down, such as a riff, lesson, or musical idea. It can also help users continue editing an existing six-line ASCII tab.