ChordPen Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to ChordPen include MuseScore Studio, which is free and open source. Other options are Avid Sibelius, Steinberg Dorico, Flat.io and Band-in-a-Box. You can choose from more than 10 Music Production Apps like ChordPen for Mac, Windows, iPad, Android and Linux.

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  1. MuseScore Studio icon
     264 likes

    Compose, arrange, and share music using free, open-source software for Windows, Mac, and Linux with integrated playback, fast note entry, MIDI, MusicXML, PDF support, multilingual UI, and direct connection to an online sheet music community for sharing scores.

    82 MuseScore Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  2. Avid Sibelius icon
     34 likes

    Professional music notation software for Windows and macOS featuring intuitive, task-based score creation, MIDI and onscreen input, up to 16 staves, guitar tab conversion, Magnetic Layout, dynamic parts updates, text and lyric support, scanning tools, and expressive playback.

    66 Avid Sibelius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPad
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  3. Compose or publish music notation, produce teaching materials or learn the language of music — Dorico lets you make beautiful music, fast.

    29 Steinberg Dorico alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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  4. Flat.io icon
     12 likes

    Online music score editor enabling real-time collaboration and editing in your web browser, supporting MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, MP3, WAV, percussion notation, history tracking, Google Hangouts video, metronome tools, and cross-device access for composers and students.

    34 Flat.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Band-in-a-Box icon
     11 likes

    Band-in-a-Box is an intelligent automatic accompaniment program. You can hear and play along to many song ideas and go from "nothing" to "something" in a very short period of time with Band-in-a-Box as your "on demand" backup band.

    67 Band-in-a-Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  6. VirtBand icon
     2 likes

    A browser-based auto-arranger: type in a chord chart, pick a style, and get an instant backing track you can transpose, mix, play through an external MIDI device and export as MIDI.

    56 VirtBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. JJazzLab icon
     5 likes

    JJazzLab is a free Midi-based application which automatically generates backing tracks (a musical accompaniment) for any song. It’s a jam buddy to have fun improvising, learn new stuff or just practice your instrument. It’s also a great tool for teachers.

    21 JJazzLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. iReal Pro icon
     2 likes

    iReal Pro offers an easy-to-use tool to help musicians of all levels master their art. iReal Pro simulates a real-sounding band that can accompany you as you practice, and also lets you collect chord charts of your favorite songs for reference.

    17 iReal Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. OpenSong icon
     9 likes

    OpenSong is a free, open-source software application created to manage lyrics, chords, lead sheets, overheads, computer projection, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. Noteflight icon
     6 likes

    Noteflight is an amazing online notation editor. On the free version you get 10+ instruments to choose from, lots of musical symbols and more. On the payed version (Cresendo) you get lots more instruments, guitar tab and sharing options. Best way to wite music on the web.

    38 Noteflight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. aChordion icon
     1 like

    A chord chart app for musicians and bands to write, transpose, and perform songs from an autoscrolling full-screen stage view.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Inkclef icon
     2 likes

    Browser studio for writing staff notation, chord progressions, and lead sheets, with playback and PDF and MusicXML export.

    13 Inkclef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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