Free to create. Forever.
Professional music notation.
Instantly. Anywhere.
Open a URL. Start writing music. No install. No subscription wall. Publication-quality engraving powered by SMuFL — right in your browser.
Why QuickStave?
The engraving quality of Dorico. The accessibility of Google Docs.
Publication-Quality Engraving
SMuFL-compliant rendering with the Bravura font. Proper stem directions, beam angles, accidental stacking, and automated spacing — output that meets professional engraving standards.
Instant Startup
No install. No 200 MB download. Open a URL and start writing music in under two seconds. Works offline as a Progressive Web App.
Runs Everywhere
Chromebook, iPad, desktop, phone. Canvas-based rendering delivers consistent quality across every device and screen size.
Smart Note Input
Keyboard-driven entry with intelligent accidental resolution, automatic chord detection, and duration memory. Write as fast as you think.
Instant Playback
Hear your score as you write. General MIDI synthesis built in — no plugins, no configuration. Just press play.
Real-Time Collaboration
Share a link. Edit together. CRDT-based sync means no conflicts, no lost work, no “save and send” workflows.
How We Compare
Desktop power meets browser convenience.
| QuickStave | Dorico | Sibelius | Flat.io | Noteflight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-native | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro engraving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time collab | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ~ |
| Offline / PWA | ✓ | n/a | n/a | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free creation | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ | ~ |
| No install | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Simple, Fair Pricing
Creation is free. Pay only when you need exports, sharing, and collaboration.
Free
$0/forever
- Unlimited scores
- Full editor & playback
- MusicXML & MIDI import
- Cloud sync (with login)
- PDF export (with watermark)
- PWA / offline support
Pro
$50/year
or $5/mo · $99 lifetime
- Everything in Free
- Watermark-free PDF & print
- MusicXML & MIDI export
- WAV & MP3 audio export
- Share scores via link
- Publish & embed scores
- Real-time collaboration
Team
$40/seat/year
Minimum 5 seats
- Everything in Pro
- Centralized billing
- Invite members via link
- Admin & role controls
- Adjust seats any time
Prices shown in USD. You’ll see your local currency at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about QuickStave.
Is QuickStave really free?
Yes. Creating, editing, and playing back scores is completely free — no trial period, no feature gates. You only pay if you need advanced import/export features like PDF, MusicXML, or MIDI.
Do I need to install anything?
No. QuickStave runs entirely in your browser. Just open quickstave.app and start writing music. You can optionally install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for offline use.
What devices does QuickStave support?
QuickStave works on any device with a modern browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebooks, iPads, and phones. The canvas-based renderer delivers consistent quality on every screen size.
How does QuickStave compare to Dorico, Sibelius, or Finale?
QuickStave delivers publication-quality engraving comparable to desktop software like Dorico, but runs instantly in the browser with no installation. It also adds real-time collaboration and works on Chromebooks and tablets.
Can I collaborate with others in real time?
Yes. Share a link and edit together. QuickStave uses CRDT-based synchronisation so there are no conflicts and no lost work.
What file formats does QuickStave support?
QuickStave supports MusicXML and MIDI import and export, plus PDF export for print-ready scores. Import/export is available on the Pro plan.
How much does QuickStave Pro cost?
Pro is $5/month, $50/year (save 17%), or $99 for a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices shown in USD — you'll see your local currency at checkout.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel any time from your account settings. You'll keep Pro features until the end of your billing period. Your scores are always accessible, even on the Free plan.
How does Team pricing work?
Teams are $40/seat/year with a minimum of 5 seats. Team admins manage billing, invite members via shareable links, and can adjust seat count at any time. Each member gets full Pro features.
Still have questions? Reach us at [email protected].
Ready to write music?
No download. No credit card. Just open and start composing.
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