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Guitar Pro vs TuxGuitar: catalog facts
Guitar Pro	TuxGuitar
Paid Commercial software; mobile apps and the mySongBook tab catalog are offered separately.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Tablature and standard notation for fretted instruments, drums and piano Built-in audio engine for playback	Multitrack tab editing with playback Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Android
Paid software Tab catalog and lessons are separate products	Java-based interface feels less polished than commercial editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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