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Frescobaldi vs MuseScore
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| Fact | Frescobaldi | MuseScore |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 953 | 15k |
| Latest | v4.0.7 | v4.7.5 |
| Last push | 2026-09-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 68 days between releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 28+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sibelius. Alternatives to Sibelius →
PartialFrescobaldiScores are written as LilyPond text with a live engraved preview, not edited graphically.
Full replacementMuseScoreScore writing, playback and engraving, with MusicXML import for scores exported from Sibelius.
Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi
✓ signed The latest release, v4.0.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MuseScore
✓ signed The latest release, v4.7.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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