Notation Composer
6.9#19 in music notation software$198.99 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitNotation Composer vs Sibelius
What both publish
| Fact | Notation Composer | Sibelius |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Notation Composer plans
- Notation Composer$198.99, paid once
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
Pick Notation Composer 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.