Side by side
BeatMapSongsterr
- What it isBeatMapWrites a tab from audio you give itSongsterrA tab library, with AI tabs on top
- LibraryBeatMapNone. Only your own tabsSongsterr"Over a million" tabs and chords, by its own count
- Audio inBeatMapMP3, WAV, M4A. YouTube through your micSongsterrA YouTube link or an uploaded file
- Where audio goesBeatMapStays on your deviceSongsterrNot stated on the pages we read
- InstrumentsBeatMap6-string guitar onlySongsterrGuitar, bass, drums, piano and more
- FreeBeatMap3 tries a day: tempo, key, first 2 bars. No accountSongsterrView and play all tabs. Speed and loop need Plus
- PaidBeatMapFrom $5/month or $48/yearSongsterrPlus: $9.99/month (US App Store)
- AI tabs includedBeatMap5 to 40 a month, by planSongsterr50 a month on Plus
- PracticeBeatMapSpeed 25% to 150%, loop any bars. Plays the tab with a synthSongsterrSpeed, loop, solo, mute, sync to original audio on Plus
- DownloadsBeatMapPDF. MIDI on Pro and MasterSongsterrMIDI, Guitar Pro, MP3, WAV on Plus
Who should pick which
Pick BeatMap if
- You don't want your recording going to any server, such as an unreleased demo.
- You want to try a file with no account at all.
- You're tabbing your own playing. See our page for songwriters.
- 5 tabs a month is enough and you want the lowest price.
Pick Songsterr if
- You want to look songs up and start playing right away.
- You want separate tracks for bass and drums, not just guitar.
- You want to practice along with the original recording.
- You need Guitar Pro files, or 50 AI tabs a month on one plan.
The practical difference
Songsterr starts with a search box. Someone has usually tabbed your song already, and that human tab has things AI drafts lack, such as bends and multiple tracks. Songsterr's AI fills the gaps for what isn't in the library.
BeatMap starts with your file. It has no library, so it has nothing for you until you bring audio. In return, that audio is never uploaded, because the AI runs in your browser. BeatMap also writes only notes and frets, and works best on clear guitar rather than a full band.
BeatMap's plans
Starter
$5/month
or $48/year
- 5 tabs a month
- Songs up to 4 minutes
- PDF export
- Tabs saved 30 days
Pro
$9/month
or $86/year
- 15 tabs a month
- Songs up to 8 minutes
- PDF and MIDI export
- Tabs saved for good
Master
$19/month
or $182/year
- 40 tabs a month
- Songs up to 15 minutes
- PDF and MIDI export
- Tabs saved for good
Looking at other options too? See Songsterr alternatives, or how Songsterr compares with Ultimate Guitar.