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Clover Chord Systems vs Sibelius: catalog facts
Clover Chord Systems	Sibelius
Paid Paid software with a free trial; license keys are sold by the developer.	Paid Artist from $99 a year, Ultimate from $199 a year, or an $899 perpetual bundle.
macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS
Focused on chord charts and master rhythm notation Fast chord input	Automatic layout and part generation Video sync and timecode support in Ultimate
Not meant for full orchestral scores Paid after the trial	Subscription pricing for most tiers Artist tier capped at 24 staves per score
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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