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Staccato vs Hookpad: catalog facts
Staccato	Hookpad
Paid Prices are not listed in the research; the site says it does not use a credit system.	Freemium Free to start writing, with paid features available.
Windows, macOS	Web
Generates up to 16 MIDI tracks and 32 bars at once Continues or accompanies your own MIDI or audio	Visual music theory with colour-coded chords and melodies Aria AI suggests chords and melodies in context
Produces MIDI only, so you still need your own instruments and sounds Pricing and supported operating systems are not clearly stated on the homepage	Sketching tool rather than a full DAW Free and paid feature split is not detailed on the page
Downloadable app	Web application
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 September 26, 2026

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