capella
German notation suite with scan and audio add-ons from capella-software AG
At a glance
| Company | capella-software AG |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Notation Software |
| Headquarters | Lohfelden, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU, Handelsregister Kassel HRB 15433) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Music notation (capella, capella start), VST3, capella reader, capella-scan, capella audio2score, tonica fugata, capella melody trainer, audite PLUS, subscription features, crossgrade |
| Pricing | prices not shown in the text we read; the menu lists subscriptions, upgrade offers, vouchers and a crossgrade for users of other programs |
| Best For | Musicians who want a German vendor with notation, scanning and audio-to-score tools under one roof |
| Replaces | Sibelius, Finale |
Review in detail
capella-software AG is a German stock company. Its imprint gives the address Hauptstraße 47, D-34253 Lohfelden, the seat Söhrewald and the commercial register entry Kassel HRB 15433. The VAT ID is DE 154326766.
The general terms state that capella-software AG is a German company subject to German and European law, with Kassel as the place of jurisdiction.
Which products does capella-software AG sell?
The navigation lists capella with a reduced capella start version, plus capella reader, capella-scan, capella audio2score, tonica fugata, capella melody trainer and audite PLUS. The menu also names VST3 support in capella 10.
Version names show a New in capella 10 page, so capella 10 is the current release on that site.
How do capella prices and upgrades work?
The menu lists an FAQ about subscriptions, exclusive subscription features, upgrade offers, vouchers and a welcome gift. A crossgrade page invites users of other notation programs to switch to capella.
The text we read contains no amounts, so we cannot quote a price.
capella as a European alternative to Sibelius
capella gives a German contracting entity under German law, where Sibelius is sold by Avid. The scanning and audio-to-score tools cover tasks that other programs on this list sell separately.
Feature depth against Sibelius is not described in the text we read.
Where it falls short
The product pages we read consist mostly of navigation, so features, platforms and prices are not confirmed in detail. Check the feature list and a trial before buying. For a browser-based option with a visible free plan, see Flat.
Best suited to users of capella
Choir directors, teachers and composers who prefer a German vendor and want scanning and audio transcription from the same company.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- German stock company with register number published
- Terms under German and European law
- Companion scan and audio tools
- VST3 support listed in capella 10
- Crossgrade offer for users of other programs
Cons
- No prices in the text we read
- Platform support not stated
- Feature depth not readable on the pages fetched
- Hosting location not stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Register number and seat of the German stock company are published
- Terms are under German and European law with Kassel as venue
- Separate scan and audio-to-score programs from the same maker
- capella 10 lists VST3 support
- A crossgrade route is offered to users of other programs
Cons
- No amounts appeared in the text we read
- Supported platforms are not stated
- Feature depth could not be read from the pages fetched
- Where the data is hosted is not stated
Alternatives to capella
Further European music notation software to compare:
See all European music notation software or compare them directly against Sibelius on our alternatives page.
Questions buyers ask
Yes. capella is sold by capella-software AG of Lohfelden, Germany, under German law. It is a notation program with companion tools for scanning and audio-to-score.
The text we read shows no amounts. The menu mentions subscriptions, upgrade offers, vouchers and a crossgrade, so check the vendor's pricing page.
capella lists a crossgrade page for users of other programs, but the conditions and the price are not in the text we read.