Drag & Drop Chords Onto Your Lyrics
Drag and drop chords directly onto the lyrics you want the chord to float over, all within a fully customizable editor—fonts, colors, layout, your way.
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The OnSong Alternative That Works Everywhere
OnSong is iPad only. Chordly works in any browser on any device: web, Android, iPhone, and desktop. No iPad required.
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If You Are Looking for OnSong — But Not on iPad
OnSong is a solid iOS app. Chordly is the web-based option for everyone else, including iPad users who want to work without being tied to an app.
Works in Any Browser
Chordly runs entirely in the browser. Open it on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, or any device with a browser. No app to download, no platform restrictions.
Create, Not Just View
OnSong is primarily a chord sheet viewer and organizer. Chordly is a full chord chart creator: drag chords onto lyrics, format them, transpose, and export, all in the browser.
Jam Sessions: Sync Your Whole Band
Start a Jam Session from any song or setlist. Share a link and a 4-3-2-1 countdown fires on every device at once, whether phone, Android, tablet, or laptop. Everyone scrolls through the same chord sheet at exactly the same pace.
Chordly vs. OnSong
How the two tools compare for chord sheet creation and performance.
| Feature | Chordly | OnSong |
|---|---|---|
| Works in web browser | ||
| Android support | ||
| Windows support | ||
| iPhone and iPad | ||
| Create chord sheets from scratch | ||
| Drag-and-drop chord placement | ||
| Setlists with per-song scroll timing | ||
| Synchronized band performance (Jam Sessions) | ||
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| AI songwriting assistant | ||
| Export to PDF | ||
| ChordPro support | ||
| Free to start | Limited |
OnSong Alternative — Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an OnSong alternative for Android?
Yes. Chordly is a web-based chord sheet tool that works on Android, iPhone, iPad, desktop, and any device with a browser. Unlike OnSong, Chordly is not limited to iOS.
Is there a web version of OnSong?
OnSong does not have a web version. It is an iOS-only app. Chordly runs entirely in the browser with no app to download.
Does Chordly work on Windows?
Yes. Chordly runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS. There is no platform restriction.
How is Chordly different from OnSong?
OnSong is an iOS app for displaying and organizing chord sheets. Chordly is a web-based chord sheet creation tool that works on every device. You can build chord sheets from scratch with drag-and-drop chord placement, organize them into setlists, and start a Jam Session so every guitarist in your band follows the same chord sheet in sync. All from the browser. No iPad required.
Does Chordly have synchronized band performance like OnSong setlists?
Yes, and it goes further. Chordly Jam Sessions let every musician join by opening a link. No account required. A 4-3-2-1 countdown fires on every device at once and everyone scrolls through the chord sheet at the same pace. Works on Android, iPhone, tablet, or laptop.
Can I import my OnSong songs into Chordly?
If your OnSong songs are in ChordPro format, you can import those files directly into Chordly. Chordly supports ChordPro import.
Is Chordly free?
Yes. Creating and practicing chord sheets is free. Sign up and start building.
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Chord charts, setlists, Jam Sessions, ChordPro, PDF export, autoscroll, and real-time collaboration. All of it works on every device.
Convert To and From ChordPro
Convert your old ChordPro files into a modern, fully customizable chord sheet.
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Make Guitar Tabs with Ease & Simplicity
Our guitar tab maker is the best way to create simple tabs very quickly.
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Download Your Sheet as a PDF
Download your chord sheet or tablature as a high quality PDF in one click.
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Distraction-Free Practice with Autoscroll
Play along with your chord sheets and guitar tabs with autoscroll.
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Collaborate with Friends or Bandmates in Real-Time
Collaborate in real-time with bandmates to create guitar tabs and lyric/chord sheets.
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AI‑Powered Songwriting Assistant
Meet your intelligent songwriting companion. Our AI chat assistant understands music theory, song structure, and creative songwriting. Ask questions, get suggestions for lyrics and chord progressions, and brainstorm ideas.
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Create guitar tabs and chord sheets from any device without downloading software. Everything syncs automatically so your music is always up to date.
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