Steinberg
Dorico
Current version: 6.2.30
UpdatedJune 3, 2026 (2 months ago)
Platforms
- macOS 12, 13, 14, 15, 26
- Windows 10, 11 (64-bit only)
- iPadOS 16.0 or later
Latest Dorico news & reviews
50 posts
Dorico 6.2.30 update is available
Dorico 6.2.20 released with Cantai vocal synthesis support
Dorico 6.2.10 update is available
Dorico 6.2 gives a repeat performance with engraving refinements
Dorico 6.1: Select more [updated]
Dorico 6.0.22 extends proofreading capabilities [updated]
Dorico 6.0.10 update is available
Dorico 6 review: Proof positive
Dorico 5.1.81 update is available [updated]
Dorico 5.1.70 update is available
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Muse Group
MuseScore Studio
Current version: 4.7.4
UpdatedJuly 7, 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Platforms
- macOS 11.5+, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26
- Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
- Linux (64-bit only)
Latest MuseScore Studio news & reviews
24 posts
MuseScore Studio 4.7 adds new engraving and workflow improvements
MuseScore Studio 4.6.4 released with Cantai support
MuseScore Studio 4.6 adds full SMuFL support, other engraving and playback updates [updated]
MuseScore Studio patched to 4.5.2
MuseScore Studio patched to 4.5.1
MuseScore Studio 4.5 adds engraving, percussion, input features
MuseScore Studio 4.4.4 update available
MuseScore Studio 4.4.3 update available
MuseScore Studio 4.4.2 update available
MuseScore Studio 4.4.1 addresses stability issues, fixes engraving bugs
View all 24 MuseScore Studio posts →
Avid
Sibelius
Current version: 2026.6
UpdatedJune 25, 2026 (4 weeks ago)
Platforms
- macOS 13, 14, 15, 26
- Windows 10, 11 (64-bit)
- iPadOS 13.4 or later
Latest Sibelius news & reviews
59 posts
Sibelius 2026.6 makes cross-staff notation no accident
Sibelius 2026.5 adds VST3 support
Sibelius 2026.2 cleanses the palette
Sibelius updated to 2025.12; simplified upgrade path for perpetual licensees
Sibelius updated to 2025.10
Sibelius updated to 2025.8
Sibelius 2025.7 brings note spacing control, UI updates
Sibelius 2025.4 released
Sibelius 2025.3 released
Sibelius 2025.2 introduces decondensing parts with staff filters
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MakeMusic
Finale
Current version: 27.4.1 (Final version)
UpdatedDecember 12, 2023 (3 years ago)
StatusDiscontinued August 26, 2024
Platforms
- macOS 10.14, 10.15, 11, 12, 13, 14
- Windows 10, 11 (64-bit only)
Latest Finale news & reviews
17 posts
MakeMusic ends development and availability of Finale; partners with Steinberg to sell Dorico directly [updated]
Finale version 27.4 supports macOS Sonoma, true black printing, other fixes
Finale version 27.3 adds eight powerful JW tools, fixes some linked part issues
Finale version 27.2 adds new jazz template, native Apple silicon support
Finale version 27.1: SMuFL burrows deeper
Finale version 27 review: SMuFL and MusicXML 4.0 support
Finale version 26.3 released [updated]
Finale version 26.2.2 released
Finale version 26.2 released [updated]
Finale version 26.1 released
View all 17 Finale posts →