MuseScore Studio
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VisitMuseScore Studio vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | MuseScore Studio | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Tablature support | Yes | Yes |
MuseScore Studio plans
- MuseScore Studio FreeFree
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
Pick MuseScore Studio if…
MuseScore Studio suits composers and music educators who need desktop notation, playback and score export tools. Its listed users include schools, conservatories, choirs and orchestras.
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.