Synthesia Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Synthesia for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Piano From Above, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Synthesia and 15 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Synthesia are Musicope, PianoBooster, Piano Marvel and SeeMusic.

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Synthesia alternatives are mainly Piano Trainers, but if you're looking for Music Games you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Piano Trainer, Android, Mac and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Synthesia.
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  1. Piano From Above icon

    Piano From Above

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    Piano From Above is a program that turns learning the piano into a videogame. You can open any MIDI file and simply play the notes as they fall.

    14 Piano From Above alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    It's working and it's free. Many thanks to the creator ^^

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    Top Negative Comment
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    no practice mode that stops notes as they reach the piano, making it harder for a beginner such as me

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    you can import any song and learn it without the price

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    • Most users think Piano From Above is a great Synthesia alternative.

    • Piano From Above is the most popular Windows alternative to Synthesia.

    • Piano From Above is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Synthesia.

    • Piano From Above is Free and Open SourceSynthesia is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Piano From Above is CustomizableSynthesia is not according to our users
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    Musicope

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    An open-source online piano game similar to Synthesia .

    26 Musicope alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    requires MIDI input + must download other software to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    This app needs MIDI input to use. You can't use keyboard.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Musicope is a great Synthesia alternative.

    • Musicope is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Synthesia.

    • Musicope is Free and Open SourceSynthesia is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PianoBooster

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    Piano Booster lets you practice and play the piano alongside a scrolling music stave. It's an open-source, cross-platform tool that works with MIDI keyboards as input. Play along and receive an accuracy reading to let you know how you're doing.

    22 PianoBooster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It loads midi files and let you practice with a MIDI input (or even with your PC keyboard)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks PianoBooster is a great Synthesia alternative.

    • PianoBooster is Free and Open SourceSynthesia is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Piano Marvel

    Discover interactive piano and drum lessons with Piano Marvel's grading, trophies, and a song library. Perfect for beginners to pros, offering solo, or teacher-guided learning with feedback, making music education engaging an...

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    Piano Marvel

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    Discover interactive piano and drum lessons with Piano Marvel's grading, trophies, and a song library. Perfect for beginners to pros, offering solo, or teacher-guided learning with feedback, making music education engaging and thorough. Accessible on various devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
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    • Piano Marvel is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Synthesia.

    • Piano Marvel is Freemium and ProprietarySynthesia is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    SeeMusic

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    eeMusic® can connect to any keyboard or instrument with a MIDI output, and can record synchronized audio and MIDI data. Play back and render visualizations of musical performances, even without an instrument on hand.

    12 SeeMusic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Playground Sessions

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    Playground Sessions Mission is to Make Learning How to Play Piano Fun and Easy for Everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     

    • Playground Sessions is the most popular commercial alternative to Synthesia.

    • Playground Sessions is Paid and ProprietarySynthesia is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Symphonium

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    A tool to help when learning to play the piano. The notes to play are falling towards the corresponding piano key. It requires a MIDI keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Neothesia icon

    Neothesia

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    Flashy Synthesia Like Software For Linux,Windows and MacOs - PolyMeilex/Neothesia

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It is the best alternative to Synthesia on Linux

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    • Almost everyone thinks Neothesia is a great Synthesia alternative.

    • Neothesia is Free and Open SourceSynthesia is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Keysight

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    Keysight is a real-time configurable midi visualization platform powered by Unreal Engine, built for piano-focused streamers and content creators. Beautiful, performance-accompanying visualizations have never been simpler!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  13. Piano VFX icon

    Piano VFX

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    Free piano/midi visualizer which can be used to create piano cover videos like Rousseau and Patrik Pietchmann.

    12 Piano VFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Piano Trainer icon

    Piano Trainer

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    Piano Trainer is an app designed to help users learn basic piano scales and chords at their own pace using a MIDI or QWERTY keyboard. The app offers two modes: Quiz and Practice. In Quiz mode, users can test their knowledge of the circle of fifths and key recognition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. PianoCrumbs.com icon

    PianoCrumbs.com

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    Piano Crumbs - The only interactive piano player online. Play along your favorite songs.

    6 PianoCrumbs.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    choose from already set songs. no midi uploading. Have to pay for midis

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    Negative
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    There's no midi uploading. Its only possible play paying for musics US$4,9. So, it's not free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think PianoCrumbs.com is a great Synthesia alternative, some don't.

    • PianoCrumbs.com is Freemium and ProprietarySynthesia is also Freemium and Proprietary
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