Newzik
Newzik: A collaborative score library with PDF-to-LiveScore tools for iOS and web. Ranked #20 of 50 in Digital Sheet Music Platforms by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from €9.99/mo · 7-day trial; best for performers turning PDFs into collaborative scores.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from €9.99/mo · 7-day trial
- Best forPerformers turning PDFs into collaborative scores
- Free planYes
- Access modelBoth
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Converts PDFs into interactive LiveScores for guided reading and playback
- Supports shared libraries, projects, and synchronized annotations
- Premium adds transposition, exports, and facial-gesture page turning
Where it doesn't
- The free version is limited to three scores and ten LiveScore pages
- Cloud storage and synchronization require an internet connection
- Available on iOS and web, not a broad range of platforms
Our verdict on Newzik
Newzik is a digital sheet-music library and reader for musicians, teachers, students, and ensembles. It brings PDF, MusicXML, and MIDI scores into organized libraries, setlists, and collaborative projects, with annotation tools for pens, symbols, text, and layers. The strongest fit is for performers who want to turn PDFs into interactive scores and share annotated material; someone seeking a reader without collaboration or conversion needs may find its broader toolkit unnecessary.
Its standout workflow is LiveScores conversion: Newzik can convert PDF scores for guided reading, section navigation, MIDI accompaniment, and transposition, then export MusicXML or MIDI. Users can also scan paper scores, create versions, and share work with collaborators. Page turns are supported through facial gestures or a Bluetooth pedal. Downloaded scores can be used offline, but cloud-stored scores and synchronization require an internet connection. This makes the product useful when rehearsal involves both digital files and shared edits, while reliable syncing depends on connectivity.
Newzik offers a free version, limited to three scores and ten LiveScore pages, and a 7-day free trial. Newzik Essentials costs €29.99 one time and includes cloud storage, web access, and lyrics and chords. Newzik Premium costs €49.99 per year or €9.99 per month, with unlimited cloud storage, LiveScores conversions, and collaborative projects, plus exports, PDF transposition, and facial-movement page turning. Premium Lifetime is €199 one time and includes Premium features. Choose Newzik if those conversion and collaboration tools matter; consider a simpler option if a small offline library is all you need.
Newzik pricing
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Newzik fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Access model | Both |
| Score formats | Both |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Score annotation | Yes |
| Hands-free page turning | Yes |
| Supported platforms | iOS, web browsers |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: YouTube |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from €9.99/mo · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | newzik.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Newzik integrations
Newzik lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
Alternatives to Newzik
- IMSLPA free-first score library with browsing, downloads, melody search and recordings.9.2
- J.W. Pepper ePrintA pay-per-title score service with print, PDF, and offline mobile options.9.1
- MusicnotesA licensed score shop with practical tools for organizing and practicing music.8.9
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