Compare Dorico editions
Dorico is available for iPad, and for macOS and Windows in three editions – Pro, Elements, and SE.
Dorico SE is a free download, ideal for young composers and those working with solos and duets; Dorico Elements is ideal for students and home users; and Dorico Pro adds extra professional tools, more sounds and much greater customisation.
Dorico for iPad is a free download from the App Store with similar functionality to Dorico SE, and you can write for larger ensembles and access Engrave mode via an optional in-app purchase subscription.
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| Dorico Pro 3.5 | Dorico Elements 3.5 | Dorico SE 3.5 | Dorico for iPad |
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| Maximum number of players in project | Unlimited | 12 | 2 | 2 / 4 (after registration) / 12 (with subscription) |
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| Included templates | 37 | 29 | 6 | 7 / 23 (after registration) / 31 (with subscription) |
| Accidentals | Normal, double, microtonal, custom | Normal and double only | Normal and double only | Normal and double only |
| Bar numbers | Multiple formats | Single format | Single format | Single format |
| Bar repeats | ||||
| Barline types | Comprehensive | Normal, double, final, repeat | Normal, double, final, repeat | Normal, double, final, repeat |
| Clefs | 26 presets | 7 presets | 7 presets | 7 presets |
| Custom note and rest groupings | ||||
| Custom brackets and braces | ||||
| Chord diagrams | Full | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Chord symbols | 9 presets, fully customizable | Single preset | Single preset | Single preset |
| Condensing | ||||
| Cues | ||||
| Divisi for divided string sections | ||||
| Drum set notation | ||||
| Dynamics | ||||
| Fanned beams and stemlets | ||||
| Figured bass | ||||
| Guitar tablature | Full | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Harp pedaling | Full | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Key signatures | Fully customizable | Up to 7 flats/sharps | Up to 7 flats/sharps | Up to 7 flats/sharps |
| Holds and pauses | ||||
| Lines | Fully customizable | 40 presets | 40 presets | 40 presets |
| Lyrics | ||||
| Noteheads | 30 presets, fully customizable | 30 presets | 30 presets | 30 presets |
| Octave lines | Fully customizable | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Ornaments | ||||
| Ossia staves | ||||
| Change no. staves for instrument | ||||
| Page numbers | Customizable | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Pedal lines | Fully customizable | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Playing techniques | Customizable | 220 presets | 220 presets | 220 presets |
| Rehearsal marks | Customizable | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Repeat endings | ||||
| Rhythm slashes | ||||
| Single- and multi-note tremolos | ||||
| Tempo markings | ||||
| Unpitched orchestral/band percussion | Customizable | Limited | Limited | Limited |