For guitarists who need more than chord symbols
CHORD NAMES
≠A TAB.
Chordify shows you chord symbols above lyrics. Audio2guitar shows you the notes, the diagrams, the riff, the lead, the technique, and the synced lyrics. From one upload.
3 full songs free. No credit card. Cheaper than Chordify Premium.
What you actually get
CHORD NAMES
vs A REAL TAB.
Same audio file, two completely different outputs. Here's what each tool actually puts on your screen.
CHORDIFY OUTPUT
- Chord symbol per bar
- No fretboard position
- No riff or lead notation
- No technique articulations
- No synced playback highlight
AUDIO2GUITAR OUTPUT
- String, fret, and timing for every note
- Chord diagrams (170+ types) on hover
- Riff and lead lines transcribed
- Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends
- Word level lyrics highlight as song plays
- Stems: isolate guitar, bass, drums, vocals
How it works
ONE UPLOAD.
FIVE OUTPUTS.
Upload audio
Mp3, wav, m4a, flac. Spotify rip, YouTube audio, your own recording.
AI transcribes
Stem separation, beam search note detection, chord progression, sections, lyrics. All in parallel.
Play it
Tabs, chord diagrams, synced lyrics, section markers, stems. Loop, slow down, MIDI and PDF export on Pro.
Head to head
AUDIO2GUITAR vs
CHORDIFY
| Feature | audio2guitar | Chordify |
|---|---|---|
| Chord progression detection | ||
| Note-by-note guitar tab notation | ||
| Chord diagrams (170+ types) | Basic | |
| Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends | ||
| Word level synced lyrics | ||
| Section markers (verse, chorus, bridge) | ||
| Multi track stem separation | ||
| Upload your own audio | ||
| MIDI export | ||
| PDF / print export | ||
| Riff and lead-line notation | ||
| GuitarSet benchmark string assignment | 97.8% | N/A (chords only) |
| Free tier | 3 full songs | Limited views |
| Annual price | $49.99/yr ($4.17/mo) | ~$59.88/yr Premium |
Why people switch
CHORDS ALONE DON'T
TEACH YOU THE SONG.
TAB NOTATION, NOT JUST NAMES
Chord names tell you what to play. Tab notation tells you where on the fretboard, in what position, and exactly when. Riffs and lead lines need tabs, not chord symbols.
SYNCED LYRICS, WORD LEVEL
Chordify shows static chords above static lyrics. We highlight lyrics word by word as the song plays. Better for learning vocals and chord changes together.
STEMS, SECTIONS, MIDI
Stem separation lets you isolate guitar, bass, drums, vocals. Section markers structure the song. MIDI export opens in any DAW. Chordify doesn't ship these.
FAQ
What's the actual difference between Chordify and audio2guitar?
Chordify shows chord names floating above lyric text. That's the entire output. Audio2guitar gives you note-by-note tab notation, a chord chart with 170+ diagrams, word level synced lyrics, section markers, and stem separation, all from the same upload. If you only need chord symbols, Chordify works. If you want to actually play the song (the riff, the lead, the technique), you need a tab.
Why isn't a chord name enough to play the song?
A chord symbol like 'G' tells you what chord. It does not tell you which voicing to use, where on the fretboard, what the riff sounds like, or how to play the lead line. For chord-strum songs that's fine. For songs with riffs, intros, solos, or specific articulations, chord names alone aren't enough.
How accurate is the chord detection?
Audio2guitar detects 170+ chord types including extensions, inversions, and slash chords. Chordify focuses on basic triads and common 7ths. Try 3 free songs and compare on the same audio.
Can I see the strumming pattern?
Section markers show where the song changes feel. Tab notation gives you exact note timing per beat, which is the most accurate way to derive a strumming pattern. Chordify shows a single beat-grid above the chord symbols.
Does it work with my own recordings or covers?
Yes. Mp3, wav, m4a, flac. Upload any clear audio recording up to 100 MB on Pro.
What's the price comparison?
Audio2guitar is $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year ($4.17 per month). Chordify Premium is around $59.88 per year. Audio2guitar is cheaper and includes features Chordify doesn't ship: tab notation, 170+ chord diagrams, word-level synced lyrics, MIDI export, and stems.
Can audio2guitar isolate the guitar from the mix?
Yes. Stem separation breaks the audio into guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. You can practice with just the guitar, mute the vocals, or follow the bass. Chordify does not include stem separation.
Is there a mobile experience?
The web app works on iOS Safari and Android Chrome with full playback, scrubbing, and section practice. Native apps are on the roadmap.
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UPGRADE FROM CHORD NAMES
TO REAL TABS.
3 full songs free. No credit card. About 3 minutes per song.