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MusE vs Zrythm: catalog facts
MusE	Zrythm
Free Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.	Free Open-source software; see the download page for current installer options.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Records and edits audio and MIDI Includes piano roll, drum, list, and score editors	Automation with curves, LFOs and envelopes Chord pad and chord track for writing harmony
Linux only	Version 2 is still in alpha Smaller user base than established DAWs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0+	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 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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