After more than 35 years, we have made the decision to sunset the Finale music notation software and all of its associated products (PrintMusic, Notepad, Songwriter). We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our loyal and passionate users. Thank you for letting us be a part of the wonderful music you’ve made over the years.If you would like more information on the decision to sunset our Finale line of products, please refer to the letter from MakeMusic President Greg Dell’Era.

Read the letter

A new journey with Dorico

Finale logo turning into Dorico logo
While this may be the end of Finale’s chapter, we hope this is the beginning of a new one in your musical journey. MakeMusic has partnered with Steinberg, the makers of Dorico, to offer exclusive crossgrade pricing on Dorico Pro. For a limited time, users of any version of Finale or PrintMusic can purchase Dorico Pro for just $149.

Dorico Pro 5
$579 → $149

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Why Choose Dorico?

We truly believe that Dorico is the best home for Finale users looking for a new notation software. Since the launch in 2016, Dorico has set a brand new bar for the industry. The dozens of quick releases since then have demonstrated the Dorico team’s passion, dedication, expertise, and long-term commitment—qualities that have been the foundation of Finale’s DNA and success.Dorico offers a range of advanced features designed to enhance your music notation experience:

dorico interface on multiple monitors and devices
  • Intuitive Interface: Dorico’s user-friendly design streamlines the notation process, making it easier to compose, arrange, and publish music.
  • Advanced Engraving: Enjoy unparalleled engraving quality, producing professional-looking scores with minimal effort.
  • Seamless Workflow: With Dorico’s intelligent workflows, you can save time on repetitive tasks and focus more on your creativity.
  • Regular Updates: Steinberg consistently updates Dorico with new features and improvements, ensuring you always have the best tools at your fingertips.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Dorico is available on both macOS and Windows, as well as iPad, providing flexibility for users on different systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still purchase Finale or PrintMusic?
No. As of August 26th, 2024, Finale and PrintMusic are no longer available for sale from MakeMusic.

Will my software continue to function?
Yes, barring future OS changes, your existing Finale installations will continue to work as long as your current computer is working.

My computer crashed. Can I authorize on a new computer?
Yes, you will still have access to download registered products from your MakeMusic account page, and you can continue to authorize Finale on compatible operating systems indefinitely.

Can I still get technical support?
Yes, MakeMusic is committed to providing technical support for the latest version, Finale v27, for the next twelve months until August 25th, 2025. Click Support above to contact Customer Support.

Effective August 26th, 2025, you will no longer be able to receive Finale technical support from MakeMusic.

Testimonials

“I was a Finale user for about 25 years, and now I’ve switched to Dorico. One of the first projects I did was a score reduction, and I was amazed at how Dorico handled it. In Finale, there’s a distinct input stage and then a score clean-up stage. But with Dorico, there was no clean-up needed—it just gets all the spacing and layout so much better. That efficiency really hooked me.”

Todd Bashore // Saxophonist, arranger, composer and educator

“I’ve switched to Dorico after using Finale for many years. Dorico has so many features that help you produce finished work quickly. It spaces the music beautifully on the page, and if you don’t like something, you can easily adjust some of the settings in layout and engraving options. I started transcribing an 18th-century opera into Finale but abandoned it. With Dorico, I was able to complete the entire opera in one document of 100 flows and 300 pages.”

Dr. Ben Byram-Wigfield // Musicologist and music publisher

“I’ve been a Finale user for more than 25 years, but I switched to Dorico when I discovered how fast it was, especially when editing. Writing large scores for orchestra is a breeze now—what used to take a week in Finale only takes about three hours in Dorico. The first time I used Dorico, it paid for itself!”

Gabriel Thibaudeau // Composer