Performous vs StarMaker

Performous is free software combining karaoke, band games, and dancing on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its modes include vocals, lead, rhythm and bass guitar, drums, and dancing, with multiplayer support. Scored singing shows pitch so players can adjust their performance; karaoke mode displays lyrics without notes or scoring. The project says pitch detection works with laptop or webcam microphones. Controllers are autodetected, and the game can use a keyboard, microphones, USB guitars and drums, and dance pads. Supported song formats include Frets on Fire, UltraStar, SingStar XML, and StepMania. Composer edits and converts notes for music games, offering pitch analysis, zoomable timing, note synthesis, and format import and export. Composer lists SingStar XML, UltraStar TXT, and Frets on Fire MIDI formats. Free karaoke song packages are available under different libre and restricted license terms. The site says its free-song page does not yet include band-game or dancing songs. Performous is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later, with documentation, Discord, and a GitHub feedback page.

StarMaker is a karaoke and social singing app for singing, recording, and sharing performances. Its catalog includes more than 14 million songs, with tracks in different styles and keys. Scrolling lyrics and instant pitch feedback are available while recording, and more than 30 AI-enhanced audio effects can be used on singing videos. Practice options include vocal-range tests, warmups, and daily breath-control and rhythm exercises. Radar Chart Analysis gives feedback on pitch precision, rhythm, technique, emotion, and song choice. Users can sing solo or in duets, join live broadcasts and Party Rooms, and participate in interest-based Family communities. The app supports sharing recordings to social platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. The website has a songbook with playlists, genres, artists, and recommendations, and offers entry to global online SupernovaX auditions, held in two seasons each year. StarMaker is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It is free with ads and in-app purchases. Pro subscriptions are listed as $7.99 per week, $14.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.