Flat vs LilyPond
| Flat | LilyPond | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $9.99/mo | — |
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Tablature support | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration features | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Music Notation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Flat scores higher on our published basis.