Fretwise vs Melody Scanner
Fretwise
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Melody Scanner
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| Figure | Fretwise | Melody Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $333.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Music Transcription Software | 8.1 (#15) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Accuracy limitation | The terms say AI transcriptions may contain errors, may need manual review and editing, and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. | The FAQ says Melody Scanner's core feature is transforming a song into notes rather than providing an accurate transcription. |
| Exports | Available export formats listed are Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, and MusicXML. | The product lists PDF sheet music and guitar TABs, MusicXML, MIDI, and GuitarPro as export formats. |
| Purpose | Fretwise uses AI-powered audio transcription to convert music recordings into guitar tablature and sheet music. | Melody Scanner transcribes songs into piano arrangements, chords, and melodies. |
| Support | The Pro plan includes priority support, and the terms list [email protected] for purchase support. | The product page directs users to its Help Center and Support Chat for questions and issues. |
Plans
Melody Scanner
- FreeFree
- Monthly Subscription$499 a month
- Yearly Subscription$3,999 a year
In their own words
Melody Scanner
Melody Scanner converts songs into piano arrangements, chords, and melodies. You can provide music by recording it, uploading an MP3 or WAV, or pasting a YouTube link. Its Arrangement Mode makes piano arrangements suited to a chosen playing difficulty and offers different styles. Lead Sheet Mode transcribes a melody and chords for an instrument; Universal Mode transcribes audible notes from solo recordings of different instruments. Results can be reviewed and edited as sheet music, in pianoroll, or as guitar TAB. Export options include PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, and GuitarPro. The free plan allows recordings up to one minute and sheets up to 40 bars, with PDF export. The FAQ cautions that the main aim is turning a song into notes, rather than ensuring an accurate transcription. Melody Scanner is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The Free plan costs nothing; the Monthly Subscription is $499 a month, and the Yearly Subscription is $3,999 a year.