LilyPond — Music (Open Source)

LilyPond is an open-source Music solution from LilyPond project. Compare it against 83 other Music tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is LilyPond?

LilyPond is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Music and published by LilyPond project. Buyers typically evaluate LilyPond when they need a dependable Music option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: Music
• Brand: LilyPond project
• License: Open Source

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