Canorus vs Notation Composer
Canorus
github.comNotation Composer
notation.comSide by side
| Figure | Canorus | Notation Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $198.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Music notation software | 8.2 (#15) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The project README says Canorus runs on Linux, Windows, macOS and other platforms. | Version 5 runs on Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and Linux; Mac, Chromebook, and Linux use Wine as specified in the requirements. |
| Purpose | Canorus is a free music score editor for writing and editing musical notation. | Notation Composer is music notation software for creating music from scratch or arranging MIDI and MusicXML files. |
| Support | The opened project pages provide a user guide reference and a GitHub issue tracker for project questions and reports. | Purchases include free email support and access to an online user community. |
Plans
Notation Composer
- Notation Composer$198.99 a month
- Notation Composer$198.99, paid once
In their own words
Notation Composer
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