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