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Songscription: cost, fit and limits
Songscription is an AI transcription service made by Songscription, Inc. that converts uploaded MP3 or WAV recordings into sheet music, MIDI, guitar tabs and MusicXML, and includes an AI assistant named Annie that edits the score from plain-language instructions.
What to know first
Songscription meters its work in credits and minutes. Free transcribes the first 30 seconds of each song, Plus allows 600 credits and 60 minutes a month, and Pro allows 3,000 credits and 300 minutes, with songs up to 15 minutes. The paid prices did not load in the pages we fetched. Enterprise is a custom quote with API access. Free users cannot opt out of model training.
Songscription at a glance
| Maker | Songscription, Inc., United States |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | Free |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI Music Notation Software in 2026, rank 2 of 11 |
| Website | songscription.ai |
Who Songscription is best for
Pianists who want fingering
Automatic piano fingering and an interactive piano roll go beyond notes alone, which helps a learner who needs to see how a passage is played.
Players who revise by instruction
Annie edits the score from typed requests and offers undo, so a change like transposing a section does not require clicking through every bar.
Teams needing bulk or API access
Enterprise lists API access, custom transcription limits and bulk transcription, which suits a company building transcription into its own product.
Songscription plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | First 30 seconds of each song, 1 page a day of sheet music from a PDF or photo, and the Annie Mini assistant. |
| Plus | Not published on the pages opened | 600 credits and 60 minutes a month, songs up to 15 minutes, MIDI, MusicXML, PDF and Guitar Pro export, both Annie assistants, training opt-out. |
| Pro | Not published on the pages opened | 3,000 credits and 300 minutes a month, songs up to 15 minutes, all downloads, both Annie assistants, priority support, training opt-out. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | API access, custom transcription limits, bulk transcriptions and dedicated support, arranged by quote rather than from a printed price. |
Checked November 2026.
What Songscription does
- Audio to notation
- MP3 and WAV recordings become sheet music, MIDI, guitar tabs and MusicXML. Instrument choices include acoustic guitar, bass, violin, flute, trumpet, saxophone, drums and vocals.
- Annie editing assistant
- An assistant inside the score editor changes the score from plain-language instructions. Annie Mini is on every plan and Annie Studio on Plus and Pro.
- PDF and photo import
- Printed sheet music can be digitized. The pricing table lists 5 credits a page on Mini and 30 on Studio, and Free allows one page a day.
- Piano tools
- Automatic fingering and an interactive piano roll sit beside the score, so piano arrangements can be checked by sound and by hand position as well as by notation.
How Songscription handles your data
The pricing FAQ says that by default Songscription may use submitted audio and transcriptions to help improve its AI models, and that Plus and Pro subscribers can opt out. The terms of service grant a license that includes training or improving its models. After deletion, archived or backup copies are kept for a limited time with no period stated. The terms say the service operates from the United States. The pages opened show no certifications.
Where Songscription falls short in practice
- Short free sample. Free transcribes only the first 30 seconds of each song, so judging accuracy on a complete arrangement means paying for Plus or Pro before you see the full result.
- Opt-out is paid. Training opt-out belongs to Plus and Pro, so confidential recordings uploaded on the free plan fall under the default license that lets the vendor improve its models.
- Fifteen-minute song cap. Plus and Pro accept songs up to 15 minutes, and monthly minutes (60 on Plus, 300 on Pro) bound how many songs can be processed before the allowance runs out.
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Songscription: common questions
How much does Songscription cost?
Free is $0 and transcribes the first 30 seconds of each song. Plus (600 credits, 60 minutes) and Pro (3,000 credits, 300 minutes) are shown by allowance, but their prices did not load in the pages we fetched. Enterprise is a custom quote. Check the live pricing table before budgeting.
Can I stop Songscription from training on my audio?
Plus and Pro subscribers can opt out of AI model training, according to the pricing FAQ. On the free plan the default applies, and the terms of service describe a license that includes training or improving the company's models. If the recording is unreleased, upgrade first or skip the upload.
What is Annie in Songscription?
Annie is the AI assistant inside the score editor. You describe an edit in plain language and Annie applies it, with undo available. Annie Mini is included on every plan, and Annie Studio is listed on Plus and Pro. The vendor does not publish accuracy figures for its edits.
Which file types does Songscription accept and export?
Upload MP3 or WAV recordings. Export formats listed are PDF, MusicXML, MIDI and Guitar Pro, with the full set on paid plans. The site also mentions MuseScore and Sibelius compatibility, which fits the MusicXML route for finishing a score in desktop notation software.
Does Songscription offer an API?
The pricing page lists API access under Enterprise, which is a custom quote along with bulk transcription and custom limits. Free, Plus and Pro list no API. A developer who wants to embed transcription in a product therefore has to contact the vendor for terms and pricing.