Notation Composer vs StaffPad
| Notation Composer | StaffPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $198.99/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, iOS |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| MusicXML support | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes | Yes |
| Parts extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration features | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Music Notation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, StaffPad scores higher on our published basis.