Guitar2Tabs vs Sing2Notes
Guitar2Tabs
guitar2tabs.klang.ioSing2Notes
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| Figure | Guitar2Tabs | Sing2Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.24/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio-to-MIDI converters | 9.2 (#2) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Spec score · Music Transcription Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · AI Music Transcription Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Editing | The browser editor allows adding and changing fret numbers, capo settings and tuning. | Edit Mode lets users adjust notes inside the application. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany | Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Input methods | Users can upload audio or video, paste YouTube links, or record an instrument directly. | Users can upload audio, paste a YouTube link or record through a microphone. |
| Integrations | The Android listing names compatibility with MuseScore, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and GarageBand. | The Google Play listing names MuseScore, Sibelius, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and GarageBand as compatible software. |
| Notable news: licensed training data | Klangio announced on LinkedIn in 2026 that it was the first company to license AI-training music data from GEMA through PLAI. | In 2026 Klangio announced it became the first company to license AI-training music data from GEMA through PLAI. |
| Playback | The app provides playback of transcription results. | Users can listen to playback of generated transcriptions. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings | 3.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.3 out of 5 from 505 reviews | 3.4 out of 5 from 600 reviews |
| Songbook | Users can store files in a personal songbook and access transcriptions on desktop devices. | The Android app stores files in a personal songbook and synchronizes access with desktop use. |
| Support | Klangio provides a Help Center and a support chat. | The maker directs users to a Help Center and a support chat for questions and issue resolution. |
| What it does | Guitar2Tabs uses AI to turn guitar audio into editable guitar tablature and standard sheet music. | Sing2Notes uses AI to convert sung vocal recordings into sheet music, MIDI and MusicXML. |
Plans
Guitar2Tabs
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Instrument Pro$14.99 a month
- Instrument Pro (Guitar2Tabs Pro)$14.99 a month
- Transcription Studio Pro$19.99 a month
- Ultimate$29.99 a month
- Instrument Pro$74.88 a year
Sing2Notes
- Free demo transcriptionsFree
- Sing2Notes Pro (Instrument Pro)$14.99 a month
- Paid full-transcription plansPriced on request
In their own words
Guitar2Tabs
Guitar2Tabs turns guitar recordings and YouTube links into editable tabs and sheet music. It supports acoustic, electric and bass guitar, for both strummed parts and picked melodies. Users can upload audio, record in the app or paste a YouTube link, then play back the transcription and edit notes before exporting. Notation can be shown as tabs or standard notation. Export formats include PDF, quantized or unquantized MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro files, compatible with MuseScore, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and GarageBand. A personal songbook stores files and makes transcriptions accessible on desktop devices. The free demo allows unlimited transcriptions of up to 20 seconds each without signup, and the Free plan includes PDF downloads. Instrument Pro is $14.99 a month, billed monthly, for 50 full transcriptions per month, up to 15 minutes each, additional export formats and a browser-based editor. The service runs on the web, Android and iOS.
Sing2Notes
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