Dorico vs Pizzicato
Dorico
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| Figure | Dorico | Pizzicato |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music notation software | 8.7 (#6) | 8.3 (#12) |
| Composition tools | It provides flexible input and editing tools that allow decisions to be changed at any time. | Composition tools include melody and harmony tools, music vectors, accompaniment, and a score arranger. |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Founded | 1984 | 1990 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Tablature support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Dorico
- Dorico Elements 6Priced on request
- Dorico Pro 6Priced on request
- Dorico SE 6Free
- Dorico for iPadFree
Pizzicato
- Pizzicato LightPrice not published
- Pizzicato GuitarPrice not published
- Pizzicato BeginnerPrice not published
- Pizzicato NotationPrice not published
- Pizzicato ProfessionalPrice not published
- Pizzicato Professional — download version€195, 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.
Pizzicato
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