Chord ai
Chord ai: A mobile-first chord and song analysis app with strong practice-focused tools. Ranked #28 of 29 in AI Music Transcription Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile chord recognition and practice.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile chord recognition and practice
- Free planYes
- Notation outputsChord_charts
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Recognizes chords, keys, beats, tempo and lyrics from songs
- Includes four-stem separation, audio-to-MIDI and pitch shifting
- Connects with YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, Shazam and Google Drive
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on chord charts rather than full sheet-music transcription
- Does not provide tablature output
- Available on iOS and Android rather than desktop platforms
Our verdict on Chord ai
Chord ai is a mobile music-learning and transcription app from Nomad AI and Bellec Research. It is designed for beginners, musicians and performers who want to analyze songs from device audio, YouTube, SoundCloud or a microphone. The app displays chords, beats, tempo, keys and lyrics, while chord diagrams support guitar, piano and ukulele. Real-time microphone analysis also makes it suited to practice sessions and performance preparation.
The free mobile offering covers a wide set of song-analysis tools, including chord, key, beat and tempo recognition, lyrics recognition and alignment, four-stem instrument separation, pitch shifting and playback controls. Audio-to-MIDI conversion and PDF chord-chart export extend its use beyond in-app practice. Paid access is Chord ai Pro. The published example pricing is approximately 9 EUR/USD monthly or 69 EUR/USD yearly in some regions, with App Store country affecting the amount. Pro adds advanced chord recognition, voicing and position recognition, unlimited saved songs, PDF transcription export, score editing and audio or video processing for up to one hour.
Chord ai’s strongest fit is mobile chord work rather than broad notation production. Its streaming and cloud connections include YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, Shazam and Google Drive, giving users several ways to bring songs into the workflow. The product can identify musical elements and separate instruments, but its notation output remains centered on chord charts, and it does not provide tablature output. Choose it for quick song discovery, chord practice and mobile analysis across common music sources. Those seeking full sheet-music transcription or tablature should look for a tool built around those outputs instead.
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Chord ai fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Notation outputs | Chord_charts |
| Polyphonic transcription | Not verified |
| Chord detection | Yes |
| Tablature output | No |
| Maximum audio length | 60 min |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android |
| Audio upload formats | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, Shazam, Google Drive |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | chordai.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Chord ai integrations
Chord ai lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- SoundCloud
- Spotify
- Shazam
- Google Drive
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- Klangio Transcription StudioA broad notation tool with polyphonic transcription, tabs, exports, and mobile access.9.4
- AnthemScoreA broad transcription toolkit for turning audio into editable notation across major platforms.9.2
- MuScriptorA flexible open transcription stack for developers, musicians, and self-hosters.9.0
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