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 on any device — web browser, 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 — and for 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.
Real-Time Collaboration Built In
Invite bandmates or co-writers as editors on any song. Everyone works on the same chart in real time from any device, not just iPad.
Chordly vs. OnSong
How the two tools compare for chord chart 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 | ||
| 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 chart 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 chart creation tool that lets you build charts from scratch with drag-and-drop chord placement, format them, transpose, collaborate in real time, and export to PDF. Everything runs in the browser.
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 charts is free. Sign up and start building.
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Open Chordly in your browser on any device and start creating chord charts today.
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Chord charts, ChordPro support, 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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Build Tabs & Chord Sheets Online
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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