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What it is

Chordify turns music from YouTube, SoundCloud, or a private collection into chords aligned with an interactive player. Its catalog search covers YouTube, SoundCloud, and 36 million songs already chordified. Chordify uses deep neural networks to recognize chords and track beats, letting players work with guitar, ukulele, piano, or mandolin; mandolin is available only on the website and Android app. Web and mobile versions share chordified or favorited songs. The Toolkit includes a chromatic tuner, metronome, chord practice, and live chord detection, with all Toolkit features unlocked in Premium Plus. Chords can be exported as PDF or MIDI, and songs can be embedded on websites or blogs, although edits are not supported in embeds. A free plan is available. Basic costs $24 a year, Premium costs $42 a year, and Premium Plus costs $54 a year, each billed yearly. Deezer songs are unavailable, and Deezer links work only on the website.

Spec sheet

What it does
Chordify automatically recognizes chords from audio and synchronizes them with a playable song interface for learning and play-along practice.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Integrations
Chordify has documented integrations with YouTube and SoundCloud, and a Deezer linking workflow for Premium Deezer subscribers when Deezer availability is restored.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Support
Chordify provides support through its support page and the email address [email protected].Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Headquarters
Groningen, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
API and SDKs
The terms identify a Chordify API as part of the service, while the public support documentation describes iframe embedding and provides no public SDK reference.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Audio sources
Desktop search supports YouTube, uploaded files, SoundCloud links and Deezer links, although the help page says Deezer is currently unavailable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Browser support
Supported desktop browsers are Chrome 50+, Firefox 41+, Edge 16+ and Safari 10+; Internet Explorer is unsupported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Chord diagrams
Animated diagrams show finger positions and synchronize with playback for guitar, ukulele, piano and mandolin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Chord grid
The advanced player displays all song chords at once while a cursor indicates the current position.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Chord technology
Chordify uses deep neural networks to recognize chords and track beats from audio.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.chordify.net
Company founding and size
LinkedIn lists Chordify as founded in 2013, headquartered in Groningen and employing 51–200 people.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal identity
Crunchbase lists the legal name as Chordify BV, an active for-profit company headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company origin
Chordify was founded by ex-band members, launched publicly at Eurosonic in Groningen in 2013, and is headquartered in Groningen, the Netherlands.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Data collected
The privacy statement lists names, email, profile information, play history, profile pictures, IP and cookie identifiers, social IDs and usage behavior among processed data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Deezer limitation
Deezer songs are currently unavailable, and Deezer links are compatible only with the website, not Android or iOS apps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.chordify.net
Documentation and support
The help center contains sections for usage, accounts, payments, subscriptions, FAQs, editing chords, embeds, browsers and system requirements, plus contact support and community links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Embedding
A Chordify player can be embedded with supplied iframe HTML, but embedded song edits are not supported and only default versions can be embedded.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Free usage limits
Visitors can play two songs per day without registration, while free accounts can play four songs per day.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Funding
Crunchbase shows one equity-crowdfunding funding round but obscures the amount and date.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Independent assessment
Gitnux rates Chordify 6.9/10 overall and says its chord recognition can mislabel inversions and fast changes while offering limited structured lessons and microphone feedback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gitnux.org
Independent transcription limitation
A separate Gitnux comparison rates Chordify 9.1/10 overall but says its chord-level output is less suitable for full fret-by-fret tab, dense mixes and complex solos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gitnux.org
Instruments
Users can play along using guitar, ukulele, piano, or mandolin; mandolin is currently available only on the website and Android app.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.chordify.net
License model
The terms say the service is licensed for personal non-commercial use rather than sold, indicating a proprietary service rather than open-source software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Limit: account and billing issues
Google Play and Trustpilot reviews mention login failures, renewal confusion and unexpected billing or subscription-management problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: chord accuracy
App Store reviewers report that automatically generated chords can be wrong, especially for technically complex or obscure songs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: free tier and upselling
App Store and Google Play reviewers complain about repeated premium prompts, advertising and limited free usage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Mobile and web sync
The web and mobile versions communicate so songs chordified or favorited on one appear on the other.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Mobile uploads
Premium mobile users can import MP3, M4A and OGG files from Android or iOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Notable company milestone
A 2022 Groningen government interview says Chordify launched in 2013, had offices in Groningen and Utrecht, more than 50 employees and 7–9 million monthly visitors at that time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nationaalprogrammagroningen.nl
Praise: customer support
Trustpilot reviewers frequently praise fast, courteous support that resolves access, billing and technical questions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Praise: usability and library
Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe the app as simple and practical, with a very large song library for learning and daily practice.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Premium benefits
Premium adds unlimited songs, no advertising, key and tempo changes, looping and PDF chord downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Rating on AppBrain
4.12 out of 5 from 40,171 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.1 out of 5 from 40.2K reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.8 out of 5 from 2,180 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Recent app update
Google Play reports that the Android app was updated on October 13, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Recent documentation update
The iframe embedding help article was updated on October 7, 2026 and documents the current embed workflow and its restriction to default song versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Security and privacy
Chordify says it applies GDPR-based privacy rights worldwide, identifies Chordify BV as the responsible processor and states that it has no data protection officer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Self-hosting
The official product and support pages describe hosted web and mobile services and provide no self-hosting package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Song catalog
The free service advertises access to more than 36 million songs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Supported instruments
The service provides chord views for guitar, piano, ukulele and mandolin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
System requirements
The Android app requires Android 8.0 or later, the iOS app requires iOS 16 or later, and the listed iOS app size is 70.2 MB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Toolkit
The Toolkit includes a chromatic tuner, metronome, chord practice and live chord detection, with full access requiring Premium Plus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Upload limits
The maximum video length accepted by the desktop service is 25 minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.chordify.net
Who it is for
Chordify says it is for anyone who wants to learn an instrument or take their music making to the next level, from beginners to working musicians.Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net

Plans and prices

Basic $2 a month Billed yearly at $24 Unlimited songs · Toolkit access · Guitar, piano, ukulele and mandolin chords · Web, iOS and Android Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Premium $3.50 a month Billed yearly at $42 Ad-free · Key and tempo changes · MIDI and PDF downloads · Setlists · Loops · Capo · Count-off · Upload music files · Toolkit Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Premium Plus $4.50 a month Billed yearly at $54 Everything in Premium · Lyrics generation · Advanced tuner · Metronome with drumbeat · Chord practice · Live chord detection Read 15 Oct 2026 · chordify.net
Basic $24 a year Billed yearly at $24 Unlimited access to songs · all Premium benefits · complete Toolkit access · web, iOS and Android Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Premium $42 a year Billed yearly at $42 No commercial advertising · key and tempo changes · MIDI/PDF downloads · setlists · loops · digital capo · count-off · uploads Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net
Premium Plus $54 a year Billed yearly at $54 All Premium benefits · lyrics generation · advanced tuner · metronome with drumbeat · chord practice · live chord detection Read 30 Sep 2026 · chordify.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches YouTube, SoundCloud, and 36 million chordified songs
  • Recognizes chords and beats with deep neural networks
  • Exports chords as PDF or MIDI
  • Web and mobile versions synchronize songs
  • Free plan available

Limits

  • Deezer songs are unavailable
  • Deezer links work only on the website
  • Mandolin support excludes iOS
  • Embedded songs cannot be edited

Who it suits

Chordify suits beginners, learners, and working musicians who want chord guides for practice or playing along. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web.

Verdict

Chordify offers searchable chord conversion, synchronized playback, and practice tools across web and mobile. Deezer restrictions and platform limits for mandolin are important boundaries.

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