Chordify
Chordify: A chord-first transcription and practice tool with strong playback controls. Ranked #18 of 31 in Music Transcription Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for chord-focused song transcription and practice.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forChord-focused song transcription and practice
- Free planYes
- PlatformWeb and mobile
- Founded2013 · Groningen, Netherlands
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Beat-synchronized chord recognition across songs and uploaded files
- Key changes, looping, diagrams, MIDI and PDF downloads
- Web, iOS and Android access with YouTube and SoundCloud support
Where it doesn't
- No tablature output for guitar players needing tab
- Free access has daily song limits
- Focused on chords rather than full musical transcription
Our verdict on Chordify
Chordify is a web and mobile music-learning service for musicians who want to turn songs into playable chord progressions. It analyzes audio from YouTube, SoundCloud or uploaded music files, then displays chords in sync with the beat. Chord diagrams support guitar, piano, ukulele and mandolin, making the product particularly suitable for chord-focused practice and song learning across those instruments.
Its standout feature is the combination of automatic chord recognition and practice controls. Players can change key and tempo, loop song sections, organize songs in setlists, and use synchronized chord displays while following a track. Premium adds chord MIDI downloads and chord diagrams and sheets in PDF, while Premium Plus adds generated lyrics, an advanced tuner, a drumbeat metronome, chord practice tools and live detection of the chord currently playing. The free plan provides access across web, iOS and Android, but daily song limits apply.
Chordify’s scope is useful when chords are the main requirement, but it is not a full tab-based transcription tool. Its outputs are chords, PDF and MIDI rather than tablature, so guitarists who need detailed picking patterns, riffs or fingerings should choose an alternative with tab support. Musicians who want a practical chord player, adjustable playback and integrated practice utilities should find the feature set well aligned with that workflow. Those seeking broader notation or complete instrument-part transcription should look elsewhere.
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Chordify fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Output formats | chords, PDF, MIDI |
| Stem separation | Not verified |
| Chord detection | Yes |
| Tablature output | No |
| MIDI export | Yes |
| Platform | Web and mobile |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: YouTube, SoundCloud |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | chordify.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Chordify integrations
Chordify lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- SoundCloud
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- ScoreCloudA flexible notation workspace with transcription, collaboration, and clear paid upgrades.9.0
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