Sibelius
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VisitSibelius vs StaffPad
What both publish
| Fact | Sibelius | StaffPad |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Sibelius plans
- Sibelius FirstFree
- Artist—
- Ultimate—
- Ultimate Perpetual Bundle$899, paid once
- Sibelius Artist$79 a year
- Sibelius Ultimate$159 a year
StaffPad plans
- StaffPad for iPad—
- StaffPad ReaderFree
- StaffPad$49.99, paid once
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.
Pick StaffPad if…
StaffPad suits composers who want to write notation by hand and use audio tools or score playback. It is also relevant to groups sharing parts through Reader over local Wi-Fi.