Ranked 5 of 6 in best music notation software
An online notation editor with a free start, cloud sharing and a sheet music library in its Premium plan. Scores live in the cloud, and the free tier is less capable than paid desktop notation.
Best for Browser notation with a sheet music library
About Noteflight
Noteflight runs entirely in the browser, so there is nothing to install, and scores are stored in the cloud. The site describes cloud-based notation tools for composing and sharing, along with a catalog of music titles. Premium adds unlimited access to the catalog, professional notation features and 85 premium instrument sounds.
Because files live in Noteflight's cloud, offline work and file ownership depend on the service's export options. The free start suits trying the editor, while Premium adds the full sheet music library and premium playback. Noteflight is a practical choice when you want notation in a browser without installing software.
Key features
- Browser-based notation
- Cloud sharing
- Sheet music library
- 85 premium instruments
- Free to start
Strengths
- Works in any browser with no install
- Free start to get going
Limits
- Scores live in the cloud
- Premium features need a paid upgrade
Where Noteflight ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Music notation software | 5 of 6 | 80.0 | Browser notation with a sheet music library |
Questions about Noteflight
- Is Noteflight free?
- Noteflight can be used without paying: Free to start; Noteflight Premium adds the sheet music library. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Noteflight open source?
- No. Noteflight is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Noteflight support?
- Noteflight is available on: Web.
- What is Noteflight best for?
- Browser notation with a sheet music library. In our ranking of music notation software it is number 5 of 6 with a score of 80.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Noteflight?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Sibelius, MuseScore, Flat, StaffPad.