MuseScore

musescore · v4.6.5.253511702,4.6.5 • auto-updates

8.0

Open-source music notation software

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brew install --cask musescore

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Trust Score 6/10

✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

MuseScore is a free, open-source music notation software that allows users to create, edit, and share sheet music. It offers a user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and support for various musical styles, making it ideal for musicians, composers, and educators.

MuseScore enables users to create, edit, and print sheet music with professional-quality notation.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, as evidenced by frequent commits and continuous updates.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight MuseScore's evolution into a comprehensive composition tool, though some users criticize its dark patterns. No Reddit mentions found.