Noterix vs Soundslice
Noterix
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Soundslice
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| Figure | Noterix | Soundslice |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Guitar Tab Software | 7.8 (#12) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Practice tools | Practice tools include section looping, tempo reduction by up to 75% without pitch change, a metronome scheduler, count-in and A/B take comparison. | The player supports tempo changes without changing pitch, looping, part muting, transposition, speed training and a metronome with count-in. |
| Support | The contact page says support aims to reply within a couple of business days and offers help by email for purchases, license keys, refunds and the app. | Soundslice directs users to its help center and provides a contact page and email for assistance. |
Plans
In their own words
Noterix
Noterix is a guitar tablature and standard notation editor for Windows and the web, with real-time audio playback, effects and a multichannel mixer. Scores support up to eight simultaneous tracks, variable time signatures, key changes, guitar articulations and complex rhythms. Its audio engine includes a SoundFont 2.0 instrument library, adjustable 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz sample rates, tempo mapping and MIDI output for external devices or DAW integration. Per-track effects include amp simulation, cabinet impulse response loading, distortion, EQ, reverb, delay, compression, noise gate and chorus/flanger. Practice tools include section looping, tempo reduction by up to 75% without changing pitch, a metronome scheduler, count-in and A/B take comparison. It imports compatible Guitar Pro 7/8 files and has limited support for compatible GPIF-based GPX files, but not legacy GP3/4/5 files. Guitar Pro and PDF export are planned for a future update. The Windows app costs 109.99 USD as a one-time payment; Pro starts at $9.99 per month, billed $89.91/year.
Soundslice
Soundslice combines sheet music, audio, and video in an interactive player for music practice, teaching, and transcription. Practice tools include tempo changes that preserve pitch, looping, part muting, transposition, speed training, and a metronome with count-in. Its web-based notation and tab editor supports creating scores from scratch and editing imported ones, with basic use available for free. Users can import MusicXML and Guitar Pro files or scan sheet music from PDFs and photos, subject to plan limits. Notation can be synced with YouTube, uploaded MP3s or video, and supported Vimeo or Wistia videos, depending on plan. Teacher supports private courses, student performances, and private feedback, with 100 students included. Licensing lets organizations embed the player in a site or app. The Free plan includes unlimited slices and two scan pages monthly, limited to one page and 32 bars per scan. Plus costs $5 a month, billed at 5 USD monthly or 50 USD yearly, and includes 100 scan pages monthly. Soundslice is available on Android, iOS, and the web.