Ivory vs PianoConvert
Ivory
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| Figure | Ivory | PianoConvert |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.92/mo | €4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Audio-to-MIDI converters | 9.2 (#3) | 7.9 (#20) |
| Spec score · AI Music Transcription Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Editing | The browser editor lets users drag, resize and delete notes and apply smart rhythm quantization. | Users can edit the generated score after conversion and preview it before export. |
| Exports | Users can export performance MIDI, score MIDI, MusicXML and PDF files. | Generated scores can be downloaded as PDF, MIDI and MusicXML. |
| Intended users | The service is intended for musicians, educators and enthusiasts for personal or professional use. | The maker presents PianoConvert for pianists who want to transcribe performances, analyze passages or learn piano versions of songs. |
| Security and privacy | Ivory says uploads are confidential, are not used to train models and free-preview files are automatically deleted after up to seven days. | The privacy policy says submitted transcription files are stored temporarily for 30 days, then automatically deleted, and lists SSL encryption in transit and Stripe payment processing. |
| Support | Ivory offers email support and an active Discord community, and says it aims to answer inquiries within 24 hours. | The maker lists a help and tutorial center and gives [email protected] as its contact email. |
Plans
Ivory
- FreeFree
- Extra credits€3.99, paid once
- Monthly€8.99 a month
- Yearly€59 a year
- Enterprise & EducationPriced on request
PianoConvert
- FreeFree
- Solo€9 a month
- Galaxy€19 a month
- Universe€29 a month
- Solo€48 a year
- Galaxy€108 a year
- Universe€168 a year
In their own words
Ivory
Ivory uses AI to transcribe piano audio into editable sheet music and MIDI. Its model is trained specifically for polyphonic piano solos. The web app accepts MP3, WAV, MP4, and standard MIDI files up to 15MB, as well as YouTube links. Users can edit notes by moving, resizing, or deleting them and apply smart quantization; synchronized score and piano-roll views, chord detection, hand separation, tempo control, and looping support review. Exports are available as PDF, MusicXML, and MIDI, and notation files can be imported into Sibelius, Finale, and MuseScore. Ivory lists workflows for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, and Reaper, while its audio-to-MIDI DAW plugin integration is coming soon. The free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited transcriptions, but Performance MIDI previews are limited to 30 seconds. The yearly plan costs €59 a year and adds full-length Performance MIDI, advanced editing, and the premium AI model. The iOS app requires iOS 16 or later; videos exported without a subscription have an Ivory watermark.
PianoConvert
PianoConvert is a web service that turns audio or YouTube videos into piano sheet music. Its transcription mode reproduces an audible piano performance, while arrangement creates a playable piano version of a song. Inputs include YouTube links, MP3, WAV, MP4, and AAC files, plus direct browser recording. PianoConvert says it identifies polyphony, tempo, measures, and clefs automatically. After conversion, users can preview and edit the score, then export it as PDF, MIDI, or MusicXML. Those formats are described as compatible with MuseScore, Dorico, Sibelius, Finale, Cubase, and Logic. The maker says an average-complexity score takes about two minutes to convert. For transcription, piano must be clearly audible; dense mixes or poor-quality recordings can reduce fidelity. Free use covers only the first 30 seconds of each song, while full scores require a subscription. Plans range from free to €14 a year, billed annually. PianoConvert was founded in 2017 and is based in Cergy, France.