Rifflog review
A free tablature editor for sharing parts alongside synchronized reference audio.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Rifflog is a free, web-based tablature editor for guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo. It is aimed at musicians, bands, teachers, students, solo writers, and content creators who want to write parts and connect them to reference audio. Standard and custom tunings are supported, and multiple parts can be stacked in one tab file. The result is a focused workspace for creating and distributing playable tab rather than a broad notation environment.
Its standout feature is synchronized playback. Users can attach reference audio and align individual tab steps with positions in an audio waveform, giving readers a visual and audible guide through a part. That makes Rifflog particularly suitable for lessons, rehearsals, collaborative writing, and performance material where timing matters. The service also supports exports as APNG, PNG sequence, ProRes MOV, or MP4, extending the tab into performance overlays and video posts. These capabilities give the product a distinct role for creators who need tab and audio to stay connected.
Sharing is designed around controlled access: tabs are private by default and can be shared through links or with named email addresses. Viewers can open shared tabs without an account, which lowers friction for students, bandmates, and audiences. Rifflog is currently offered as an actively developed web service, so its fit is strongest for users comfortable working in a browser. Choose it for free, audio-synchronized tablature and flexible sharing; choose an alternative if you need notation beyond tablature or prefer a non-web workflow.
Rifflog pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Synchronizes tab steps to positions in an attached audio waveform
- Supports multiple parts, custom tunings, and five string instruments
- Shares privately, by link, or by named email with no viewer account required
- Where it doesn't
- Web-only access may not suit musicians seeking a desktop application
- Notation is limited to tablature rather than broader notation modes
- MIDI support is not part of the published feature set
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