ScoreCloud
ScoreCloud: A notation tool for transcribing performances, editing scores and sharing arrangements. Ranked #14 of 38 in Music Notation Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan · 10-day trial; best for songwriters transcribing audio into notation.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 10-day trial
- Best forSongwriters transcribing audio into notation
- Free planYes
- Paid from$5.99/mo
- DeploymentBoth
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Transcribes singing, playing and audio files into notation
- Supports automatic chords, lyrics and multi-voice score editing
- Syncs scores across devices and supports online sharing and collaboration
Where it doesn't
- Free limits online storage to 10 songs and prints are watermarked
- Guitar tablature is not currently available
- Transcription from audio files is part of the Pro plan
Our verdict on ScoreCloud
ScoreCloud turns singing, playing and audio into musical notation, with tools for manual score editing, lyrics, chords and arrangements. It suits songwriters who want to turn recordings into notation, as well as musicians, teachers, students, bands, choirs and composers who need to edit or share scores. The product spans web, Windows, macOS and iOS; ScoreCloud Studio is for full-score work on Windows and macOS, while ScoreCloud Express transcribes melodies on iPhone and iPad. Songwriter generates lead sheets from recordings with melody, lyrics and chords.
The plan structure separates basic notation from more specialized transcription workflows. Free includes 10 songs online, notating from singing and watermarked printing. Plus costs $5.99 per month and adds unlimited songs online and offline, watermark-free printing, and MIDI import and export. Songwriter costs $11.99 per month and adds automatic lead sheets, notation from singing and playing, and ScoreCloud Songwriter access. Pro costs $20.99 per month, includes everything in Songwriter, and adds notation from audio files plus MusicXML import and export. That makes Plus a lower-cost option for MIDI workflows, while audio-file transcription requires Pro.
ScoreCloud’s strengths are its transcription focus and the editing and sharing around it: users can add lyrics and chords, create multi-voice scores, synchronize across devices, share scores for browser playback and collaborate on arrangements. MIDI devices and YouTube are listed as integrations. MusicXML and MIDI support give it file workflows beyond direct transcription, but guitar tablature is not currently available. Choose ScoreCloud if turning performances or recordings into editable notation and lead sheets is central to the work. It is a weaker fit for musicians whose notation workflow depends on guitar tablature.
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ScoreCloud fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5.99/mo |
| Deployment | Both |
| MusicXML support | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Not verified |
| Tablature support | No |
| Collaboration features | Yes |
| Free trial | 10 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: MIDI devices, YouTube |
| Pricing | Free plan · 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | scorecloud.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
ScoreCloud integrations
ScoreCloud lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- MIDI devices
- YouTube
Alternatives to ScoreCloud
- DoricoA full notation and engraving workflow, with free editions and a 60-day trial.9.3
- SibeliusSibelius combines detailed score creation with browser-based sharing and review.9.2
- MuseScore StudioA capable desktop notation editor with MusicXML, MIDI, parts, playback, and exports at no cost.9.1
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