Dorico vs Sibelius

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.

Sibelius is professional music notation software for writing, editing, and sharing scores. Notes can be entered with MIDI, a keyboard, or Apple Pencil, and MusicXML and MIDI files can be imported while retaining performance data. It supports tablature, VST3 and AU virtual instruments, and AI chord suggestions that generate or complete chord symbols. Edits to dynamic parts stay synchronized with the score. Scores can be published to a private dashboard for browser viewing and playback, while classroom tools let teachers share files and guide student focus from a workstation. Sibelius runs on desktop, mobile, and web, with support for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Chromebook. Sibelius First is described as free notation software for people new to notation. Artist allows up to 24 staves per score and cloud sharing for 20 scores; Ultimate allows unlimited staves and cloud sharing. The Ultimate Perpetual Bundle costs 899.00 USD as a one-time purchase and includes PhotoScore Ultimate and AudioScore Ultimate. Annual plans are listed at $79 a year for Artist and $159 a year for Ultimate. Displayed prices exclude VAT and applicable taxes.