Flat.io
The online music notation software.
Overview
Flat.io is an online platform for writing, sharing, and discovering sheet music and tabs. It functions like Google Docs for music notation, allowing multiple users to edit a score in real-time. It's widely used by composers, arrangers, and music educators. The platform includes features like MIDI playback with virtual instruments, MusicXML/MIDI import/export, and integration with educational platforms.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time collaborative score editing
- Web-based, no installation required
- MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF import/export
- 100+ virtual instruments for playback
- Guitar tabs and chord notation
- Integration with Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.
- Offline mode in the mobile app
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior real-time collaboration experience
- Modern, intuitive, and fast web interface
- Strong focus and deep integrations for the education market
Unique Value: Provides an accessible, real-time collaborative environment for creating and editing sheet music, making it easy for musicians and students to work together on compositions from any device.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A popular tool in music education for teaching composition and theory.
- Used by composers and arrangers to work on scores with remote partners.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Audio recording and mixing (it's a notation tool)
- Live performance
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more fluid and intuitive real-time collaboration experience than the cloud features of desktop apps like Sibelius or Finale. Compared to Noteflight, its interface is often considered more modern and user-friendly.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Education/Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 15 scores, limited instruments and layout options.
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