Groovie

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Free browser-based pattern and song experiments
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Platforms
  Browser
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Supports patterns up to 64 steps and 64 patterns per project
  • Includes more than 150 built-in CC0 samples with per-row mixing
  • Arranges patterns into songs and outputs MIDI clock for external devices

• Where it doesn't

  • No documented user sample import
  • No documented audio export workflow
  • Focused on browser sequencing rather than a broader production environment

Our verdict on Groovie

Groovie is a free, open-source drum and beat sequencer that runs in a web browser without installation. It suits producers, musicians, and sound designers who want to sketch rhythmic ideas, arrange patterns into songs, or synchronize browser-based sequences with external MIDI-clock devices. The interface is designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers, while shareable project links encode song data directly in the URL.

There is no paid tier to compare: Groovie is free. Its core feature set includes patterns from 1 to 64 steps, up to 16 rows per pattern, and up to 64 patterns per project. More than 150 built-in CC0 samples provide starting material, and each row has controls for sample selection, panning, level, and delay send. Tempo, swing, humanize, tempo-synced delay, and a mix filter add timing and sound-shaping options without introducing a subscription structure.

Groovie’s strongest fit is focused experimentation rather than a full production workflow. A timeline combines patterns into songs, and MIDI clock output supports synchronization with external hardware. Shareable URL-based projects also make it practical to pass around compact song ideas. The tradeoff is that its stated workflow centers on browser sequencing: user sample import and audio export are outside the feature set described here. Choose Groovie for free pattern creation, lightweight arrangement, and MIDI-clock integration; choose another tool if exporting finished audio or working with personal sample libraries is central to your process.

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Alternatives to Groovie

• FL StudioA mature beat-making DAW with deep arrangement, plugin, recording, and mixing tools.9.4
• MASCHINEA capable beat-making system for producers who want sampling, sequencing, and hardware-style workflows.9.2
• Serato StudioA sample-focused desktop workstation with sequencing, stem separation and DJ-ready exports.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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