Past the 20-second preview
20 SECONDS ISN'T
ENOUGH TO LEARN
A SONG.
Guitar2Tabs gives you a clip and asks you to pay. Audio2guitar gives you 3 full songs end to end. Evaluate the tool the way you'll actually use it.
3 full songs free. No credit card. $6.99/month after. $4.17/month annual.
Head to head
AUDIO2GUITAR vs
GUITAR2TABS
| Feature | audio2guitar | Guitar2Tabs |
|---|---|---|
| Free preview length | 3 full songs | 20 second clip |
| No credit card to try | ||
| Time-to-evaluate the tool | About 9 minutes (3 songs) | 20 seconds per song |
| Word level synced lyrics | ||
| Chord diagrams (170+ types) | Basic | |
| Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends | Limited | |
| Section markers (verse, chorus, bridge) | ||
| Multi track stem separation | ||
| Export to MIDI | ||
| Export to PDF / print | ||
| GuitarSet benchmark string assignment | 97.8% | Not benchmarked |
| Monthly price | $6.99/mo | Higher |
| Annual price | $49.99/yr ($4.17/mo) | Higher |
Pricing comparison: see full pricing
Past the 20-second preview
WHAT YOU GET FREE.
NO CARD REQUIRED.
Free tiers exist to let you evaluate the tool before paying. Here's how each one is structured for that job.
GUITAR2TABS FREE
preview clip
- ~20 seconds: roughly the intro of a song
- No verse, chorus, bridge, or solo to evaluate
- Can't see how the tool handles tempo or key changes
- Pay before knowing if it works for your music
AUDIO2GUITAR FREE
full songs, end to end
- 3 full songs: verse, chorus, bridge, solo, outro
- Tabs, 170+ chord diagrams, word level synced lyrics on each
- Section markers across the entire song
- Decide to upgrade after you've actually used it
What guitarists actually need
To learn a song you need the full tab, the chord shapes, the lyrics, and the structure. Not a snippet. Not a sample. The whole thing, so you can practice it from start to finish.
Why people switch
EVALUATE BEFORE YOU PAY.
PAY LESS WHEN YOU DO.
3 FULL SONGS, NO CARD
20 seconds isn't enough audio to know if a tool works on your music. We let you transcribe 3 full songs end to end before deciding to upgrade.
LOWER MONTHLY COST
Audio2guitar is $6.99 per month or $4.17 per month on the annual plan. Lower than the monthly tier on most audio-to-tab competitors.
MORE THAN JUST TABS
Synced lyrics, 170+ chord diagrams, section markers, multi track stems. One upload, every output. Not a tab only tool.
How it works
UPLOAD. TRANSCRIBE. PLAY.
Upload audio
Mp3, wav, m4a, flac. Spotify rip, YouTube audio, your own recording, or an artist's mp3.
AI transcribes
Stem separation isolates the guitar. Beam search detects notes, chords, sections, and lyrics.
Play it
Tab, chord chart, synced lyrics in 3 minutes. Loop, slow down, MIDI and PDF export on Pro.
FAQ
Why is the 20-second preview the wrong way to evaluate a tab generator?
20 seconds is roughly the intro of a song. Tab quality matters across an entire song: the verse, the chorus, the bridge, the solo, the outro. A 20-second sample tells you how the tool handles maybe one section. You don't know if it falls apart in the bridge or mistracks the solo until you pay. Audio2guitar lets you transcribe 3 full songs end to end before you upgrade.
Are people switching from Guitar2Tabs?
Two reasons come up. First, the 20-second preview is too short to evaluate transcription quality, so users feel forced to pay before they know if the tool works on their music. Second, audio2guitar costs less monthly and ships features Guitar2Tabs doesn't (170+ chord diagrams, word level synced lyrics, stem separation).
Is the transcription quality comparable?
Yes. Audio2guitar uses beam search transcription benchmarked at 97.8% string assignment on GuitarSet. Try 3 free songs and compare against your Guitar2Tabs output on the same audio.
What do I get on the free tier?
3 full songs, lifetime. Each song includes guitar tab, chord chart with 170+ chord diagrams, word level synced lyrics, and section markers (verse, chorus, bridge). No credit card required.
What's different on Pro?
Pro raises the monthly cap to 50 songs, allows songs up to 15 minutes, unlocks MIDI export and PDF print, and enables shareable links and stem separation downloads.
What does 'a full song' actually mean for evaluation?
A full song means start to finish: every verse, chorus, bridge, solo, and outro is transcribed. You see how the tool handles dynamics changes, key changes, tempo changes, and complex sections. That's what tells you if it works for your music. A 20-second clip doesn't.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No long term contract. Cancel from your account settings, no email or call required.
Does it work on the same audio formats?
Mp3, wav, m4a, flac. Any clear recording works. Up to 100 MB on Pro tier.
Other comparisons
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FULL SONGS BEAT
20 SECOND CLIPS.
3 full songs free. No 20 second preview, no credit card. About 3 minutes per song.