Orpheus
Orpheus: A practical score library with free basics and Pro tools for larger collections. Ranked #26 of 50 in Digital Sheet Music Platforms by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for players wanting a free library and basic score tools.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPlayers wanting a free library and basic score tools
- Free planYes
- Access modelPurchase
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Organizes scores into folders and set lists, with library search.
- Annotates supported files, scans paper scores, and bookmarks PDF pages.
- Bluetooth foot pedal support enables hands-free page turns.
Where it doesn't
- Free limits users to 1 folder, 1 set list, and up to 30 charts.
- Dropbox and Google Drive connections are available only with Pro.
- The web version requires internet access; email is the listed support channel.
Our verdict on Orpheus
Orpheus is a digital sheet music reader and library for musicians managing scores they already have, rather than a store for buying sheet music. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, and supports local files as well as connections to Dropbox and Google Drive. Players can sort music into folders and set lists, search their library, annotate supported score files, scan physical pages with a camera, bookmark long PDFs, and turn pages with a compatible Bluetooth foot pedal. That makes it a fit for solo musicians and small groups who want a place to organize and read their own material.
The free plan includes 1 music folder, 1 set list, and up to 30 charts, alongside annotations, camera scanning, and Bluetooth foot pedal support. Pro costs $9.99 USD and removes the folder, set-list, and chart limits; it is also ad-free and adds Dropbox and Google Drive connections. The published plan information does not specify a billing period, so the listed amount should not be read as a monthly or annual rate. Buyers with a modest library can start at no cost, while larger collections or users who want cloud-drive connections need Pro.
Its practical strength is the combination of organization and performance-oriented reading tools, especially annotations, bookmarks, and pedal page turns. Local file storage supports offline use, and cloud files can be cached; however, the web version requires internet access. Orpheus is worth considering for players who want a cross-platform reader for scores they own and do not need an expansive practice toolkit. Those seeking a service that sells sheet music scores, or a web reader that works offline, should look elsewhere.
Orpheus pricing
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Orpheus fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Access model | Purchase |
| Score formats | Digital |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Score annotation | Yes |
| Hands-free page turning | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Android, iOS, web browser |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Dropbox, Google Drive |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | orpheus-app.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Orpheus integrations
Orpheus lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
Alternatives to Orpheus
- 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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