MagicScore
6.1#36 in music notation softwareFrom $27.99 a yearWindows
VisitMagicScore vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | MagicScore | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Tablature support | Yes | Yes |
MagicScore plans
- Month subscription$6.99 a month
- Quarter subscription$11.99 a month
- Annual subscription$27.99 a year
- Full license$69.95 a month
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
Pick MagicScore if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.