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Composers: write, collaborate, and publish sheet music online

Flat is the music notation software trusted by 5M+ composers. Real-time collaboration, cross-device sync, and a full notation suite — on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and browsers.

The Flat editor showing a piano score with real-time collaboration comments
Synced across devices Mac · iPhone · Web

From the first sketch to the final score

Everything a composer needs — in one place.

A grid of professional music notation symbols available in Flat

Professional notation tools

A full notation suite — dynamics, articulations, lyrics, guitar tabs, chord symbols, transposing parts, MIDI input, and 180+ instruments.

The same Flat score open on a desktop, tablet, and phone

Compose anywhere, synced across every device

Browser, desktop, iOS, Android. Start a score on one device, pick it up on another — right where you left off.

Musicians around the world collaborating on a score in Flat

Collaborate in real time

Multiple composers can edit the same score at once, leave inline comments, and track every change with full version history.

Flexible note input

Use a mouse, keyboard, MIDI controller, or touch (on mobile) — whatever feels most natural to you.

“I have taken music from being a hobby to actually earning commissions and writing for professional ensembles and recordings.”
Will StrassbergerComposer · Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine

The full kit

Everything a composer needs

Powerful notation, playback, collaboration, and export tools — built so you can stay focused on the music.

Available with Flat Power

  • 180+ instruments

    Compose with piano, strings, brass, percussion, synths, and more using a full orchestral library.

  • Real-time collaboration

    Write and edit scores together from anywhere. Included on every plan — even free.

  • Sync across devices

    Start on one device and continue on another without missing a beat.

  • Offline mode

    Keep composing anywhere, even without internet. Your changes sync automatically when you reconnect.

  • Export in different formats

    Export to PDF, MP3, WAV, MIDI, and MusicXML for publishers, performers, or your DAW.

  • Full version history

    Track every edit and restore previous versions of your score at any time.

  • Guitar tablature

    Switch between tablature and notation — with bends, slides, palm mutes, and more.

Pricing

Start free. Power up when you're ready.

No credit card required. Unlock advanced tools and workflows with Flat Power at any time.

Free

$0 forever

Start for free
  • Full notation editor
  • Browser, Mac, Windows, iOS & Android
  • Up to 15 scores
  • Basic instrument library
  • PDF export

Flat Power

$49 per year

That's about $4.08/month, billed yearly.

Get Flat Power

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Access on all your devices
  • Share & collaborate in real time
  • Transcribe with MIDI devices
  • Compose offline
  • 180+ instruments, including HQ studio instruments
  • Unlimited scores
  • Import & export MusicXML & MIDI

About Flat, the music notation software for all composers

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Start composing today.

Join over 5 million musicians using Flat to write, collaborate, and share music — from first idea to final score.

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