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Sibelius vs Denemo: catalog facts
Sibelius	Denemo
Paid Artist from $99 a year, Ultimate from $199 a year, or an $899 perpetual bundle.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Automatic layout and part generation Video sync and timecode support in Ultimate	Publication-quality engraving through LilyPond Input by keyboard, MIDI or microphone
Subscription pricing for most tiers Artist tier capped at 24 staves per score	Editing view differs from the final typeset score Workflow is less familiar than mainstream notation programs
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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