MuseScore Studio

by Muse Group · Audio & music production

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source music notation software for writing and playing scores.

Official download from musescore.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens musescore.org, Muse Group's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is MuseScore Studio?

MuseScore Studio lets you write sheet music, play it back with realistic sounds and export PDFs, MIDI and audio.

Key features

  • Professional score engraving
  • Playback with Muse Sounds
  • MIDI keyboard input
  • PDF, MIDI and MusicXML export

Best for

  • Music students and teachers
  • Composers and arrangers
  • Making practice parts

Install

How to install MuseScore Studio

  1. 1Open the official MuseScore Studio download page on musescore.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Musescore.Musescore -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask musescore

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.musescore.MuseScore

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download MuseScore Studio safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on musescore.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

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FAQ

MuseScore Studio questions

Where can I download MuseScore Studio safely?

Download MuseScore Studio only from Muse Group's official site at musescore.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is MuseScore Studio free?

Yes. MuseScore Studio is open-source software and free to use.

Does MuseScore Studio work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

MuseScore Studio is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Muse Group's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install MuseScore Studio from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Musescore.Musescore -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask musescore); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.musescore.MuseScore). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to MuseScore Studio?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full audio & music production list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.