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MuseScore Studio

Free music notation software

Open-source music notation software for composing, arranging and printing sheet music.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Music

MuseScore Studio compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
MuseScore Studio	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Flat	Free plan	–	–	Web, iOS, Android
LMMS	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Surge XT	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Ardour	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Ultimate Vocal Remover	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Hookpad	Free plan	–	–	Web

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Questions

Is MuseScore Studio free?

MuseScore Studio is free.

Is MuseScore Studio open source?

Yes, MuseScore Studio is open source.

What platforms does MuseScore Studio run on?

MuseScore Studio is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to MuseScore Studio?

Similar indie products include Flat, LMMS, Surge XT, Ardour and 3 more.

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