Dorico vs NoteWorthy Composer
Dorico
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| Figure | Dorico | NoteWorthy Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Music notation software | 8.7 (#6) | 7.7 (#26) |
| Company name | The product is published by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. | NoteWorthy Software says it was founded in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in September 1994. |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Founded | 1984 | 1994 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Valdese, North Carolina, USA |
| MIDI support | Yes | The software imports and exports Standard MIDI files and supports real-time and step-time music entry from an external MIDI keyboard. |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Dorico
- Dorico Elements 6Priced on request
- Dorico Pro 6Priced on request
- Dorico SE 6Free
- Dorico for iPadFree
NoteWorthy Composer
- NoteWorthy Composer Version 2$49 a month
- NoteWorthy Composer 2.75$49, paid once
In their own words
Dorico
Dorico is music notation software for creating, editing, arranging and publishing scores. It supports MIDI and MusicXML import and export, as well as audio and graphics export. Composers can move music between players, expand or reduce it across instruments, and create fully voiced parts from chord symbols. Scores are formatted automatically, while Dorico Pro adds thousands of customization options. The software includes hundreds of sounds, more than 30 effects processors and an audio Mixer. Music can be shared with performers or collaborators, and team workflows are supported. Dorico runs on desktop and iPad; the iPad version can produce sheet music for playing, sharing or printing. Dorico SE 6 is free forever for works of up to eight players, and Dorico for iPad is offered as a free full version with optional paid functionality. A 60-day trial is available. Paid versions start at ₹10,913.00, including 15% VAT; Dorico Pro 6 costs ₹63,194.00, including 15% VAT.
NoteWorthy Composer
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