Create, play back and print beautiful sheet music with free and easy to use music notation software MuseScore.
Publisher’s description
What is MuseScore 3?
MuseScore 3 is an open-source audio editors & daw program for Windows from Werner Schweer and Others. It ranks 21st by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 111.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.6.2.548021803, released on February 8, 2021. 6 versions are listed since February 7, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (musescore/MuseScore) has 15,284 stars. On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .xml, .mid, .mscx, .mscz and .musicxml. Similar programs include Audacity, LMMS and REAPER.
Project description on GitHub: “MuseScore is an open source and free music notation software. For support, contribution, bug reports, visit MuseScore.org. Fork and make pull requests!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: MuseScore 3 is an open-source audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MuseScore 3 safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.jsdelivr.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FA3CA0F8CC5B0E8B0C0BB8EF11E227B9B27B2A5C9DA28DAB58BAFCBB0EB657D0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.2.548021803Latest | February 8, 2021 | 111.3 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.6.1.515740707 | January 27, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.6.0.487915773 | January 15, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.5.2.311459983 | October 17, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.5.0.13199 | August 6, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.4.2.9788 | February 7, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Musescore.Musescore.3 -emsiexec /i MuseScore-3.6.2.548021803-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FF67E071-104C-4C42-9301-184442745671} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Werner Schweer and Others
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/musescore/MuseScore
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.6.2.548021803
- Released
- February 8, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 15,284
- GitHub forks
- 3,362
- Website
- musescore.org
- winget ID
- Musescore.Musescore.3
- MSI product code
- {FF67E071-104C-4C42-9301-184442745671}
File types it opens (6)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MuseScore 3 free?
Yes. MuseScore 3 is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 License licence.
Is MuseScore 3 safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.jsdelivr.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MuseScore 3 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MuseScore 3 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does MuseScore 3 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does MuseScore 3 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MuseScore 3?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 7, 2020.
What are alternatives to MuseScore 3?
Audacity, LMMS, REAPER, Bespoke Synth and Bitwig Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
