For songs Songsterr's curated catalog doesn't have
SONGSTERR IS A CATALOG.
WE READ AUDIO.
Upload any audio file. Get guitar tabs, a chord chart with 170+ diagrams, and word level synced lyrics in about 3 minutes. No catalog ceiling, no waiting for an editor to add the song.
3 full songs free. No credit card. Pro is $8.99/month or $59.99/year ($5.00/mo).
Songs the catalog doesn't have
CATALOGS STOP
WHERE NEW MUSIC
STARTS.
A curated catalog is a fixed library. Upload-first transcription is built for the songs, covers, demos, and AI tracks that are not already tabbed.
AI generated music
Songs from Suno and Udio that didn't exist last week. No catalog has them. Upload the audio, get the tab.
Worship setlists
Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation drops on Friday and need to be ready by Sunday. Catalog tab editors can't keep that pace.
Indie tracks released in the last 30 days
Songs without a community of contributors. Indie releases, debut singles, side projects, b-sides.
Regional music
K-pop, Latin, Filipino OPM, Bollywood, Nordic folk. Catalogs index Anglophone hits and skip the rest of the world.
Original compositions
Your demo, your band's draft, the riff you recorded on your phone last night. Catalogs will never have it.
Cover versions and live recordings
Acoustic re-recordings, MTV Unplugged versions, live arrangements that differ from the studio cut. Catalogs only carry one canonical version per song.
The structural difference
Catalog tools have a supply problem: someone has to make the tab before you can play it. Audio2guitar has no supply problem. If you have the file, you have the tab in 3 minutes.
Head to head
AUDIO2GUITAR
vs SONGSTERR
| Feature | audio2guitar | Songsterr |
|---|---|---|
| Input model | Your uploaded audio | Catalog search first |
| Tabs for songs not in any catalog | Catalog only | |
| Upload your own audio file | AI tier (limited) | |
| Word level synced lyrics | ||
| Chord diagrams (170+ types) | ||
| Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends | Catalog tabs only | |
| Section markers (verse, chorus, bridge) | ||
| Multi track stem separation | ||
| MIDI export | ||
| GuitarSet benchmark string assignment | 97.8% | Not benchmarked |
| Free tier | 3 full songs | Limited preview |
| Paid price | $8.99/mo or $5.00/mo annual | Songsterr Plus pricing varies by region |
How it works
UPLOAD AUDIO.
GET TABS.
Upload your audio
Mp3, wav, m4a, flac. Use your own recording, export, licensed file, or audio you have permission to process. Up to 100 MB on Pro.
AI transcribes
Stem separation isolates the guitar. Beam search detects notes, articulations, and chord progression. Sections labeled.
Play it
Tabs, chord diagrams, synced lyrics ready in 3 minutes. Loop sections, slow down, export to MIDI on Pro.
Why people switch
CATALOG IS A CEILING.
AUDIO IS NOT.
THE SONG IS NOT THERE
Indie releases, worship recordings, regional music, AI generated songs, and personal demos often never make it into a tab catalog when you need them.
CHORDS, NOT JUST NOTES
Songsterr renders tab notation. Audio2guitar renders tabs plus a full chord chart with 170+ diagrams plus word level synced lyrics. One upload, every output.
TEST THE FULL SONG
Preview clips do not prove a tab will work. Audio2Guitar gives you 3 full songs free so you can test the whole song before choosing Pro.
FAQ
How big is Songsterr's catalog actually?
Songsterr is a catalog product first. That works when the exact song or arrangement is already there. Audio2Guitar is upload first, so the useful question is not whether a catalog has it. The question is whether you have an audio file you can process.
Why would I switch from Songsterr?
Songsterr is great if your song is in their catalog. The moment you want a song that isn't (a new release, an indie track, a regional or worship song, your own Suno generation), you're stuck. Audio2guitar reads audio, so if you have the file, the system can chart it.
How does Songsterr's AI tab tier compare?
Use the same audio in both tools and compare the result. Audio2Guitar gives you 3 full songs free so you can test the actual tab, chords, lyrics, and exports before paying.
Do I get tabs and chord diagrams or just one?
Both. Every upload returns guitar tabs, a chord chart with 170+ chord diagrams, word level synced lyrics, and section markers. Songsterr's catalog tier is tab notation only, no synced lyrics or chord diagrams.
What about practice features like loop and slowdown?
Yes. Loop sections, half speed playback, click track, and section by section practice are built in.
Are hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and bends supported?
Yes. The transcription detects technique articulations and renders them in the tab. Songsterr's curated tabs include articulations, but their AI upload tier does not consistently.
Can I export to my DAW or notation software?
Pro tier includes MIDI export, which opens in any DAW or notation software (Logic, Ableton, MuseScore, Guitar Pro). PDF export is also included on Pro.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No long term contract. Cancel from your account settings, no email or call required.
Other comparisons
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CHART THE 99.999%
THE CATALOG SKIPPED.
3 full songs free. No credit card. About 3 minutes per song. Works with audio you have rights to process.