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24 alternatives to StaffPad

Write music naturally on your Surface

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. StaffPad launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   StaffPad▲2

   a stunning Windows app for writing music

   2015 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Textpad▲200

   Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

   2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Jotterpad▲115

   The writing app for creatives

   2015 · 2appstudio.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Get Work Done Music▲123

   Super simple interface for working music

   2014 · getworkdonemusic.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   WriteRoom▲67

   Distraction Free Writing

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Acpad▲76

   The electronic orchestra for your guitar

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Collabpad▲127

   Online notepad multiple people can work on

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Novation Launchpad▲67

   Easily create and remix your own music

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Penflip▲119

   A social writing platform

   2013 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Ulysses for iPad▲96

    Desktop-class writing on the go

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    StaffPad▲6

    A revolutionary music notation app for Windows 8

    2015 · staffpad.net · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Platform▲106

    A desk for musicians

    2017 · output.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Flat▲134

    Collaborate in real time on your sheet music

    2015 · flat.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Rap Pad▲80

    Anyone can write rap lyrics.

    2014 · rappad.co · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Jot▲187

    Ever write yourself notes and/or emails? Enter Jot

    2014 · drivn.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Marked 2▲105

    Smarter tools for smarter writers

    2014 · marked2app.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Noteslate Shiro▲107

    1-bit ePaper writing tablet

    2015 · noteslate.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TapeWrite▲123

    Medium for your ears

    2016 · wiredclip.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Write Monkey▲62

    Offline writing software

    2013 · writemonkey.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Music Notepad▲76

    Keep track of all your musical ideas in one place!

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hum▲84

    Songwriting for iPhone

    2014 · justhum.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Write▲78

    A beautiful home for all your notes.

    2014 · writeapp.net · its alternatives →

23. 23
    5iler▲81

    A notepad for the rhythm of your mind

    2014 · 5iler.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Bear▲38

    Beautiful writing app for notes and prose

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →