Tonal vs Teoria
Both are tools for making music with code. Here's how they line up — and which one fits which job.
| Tonal | Teoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Category | Composition & notation | Composition & notation |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Platforms | macOS Windows Linux Web | macOS Windows Linux Web |
| First released | 2015 | 2011 |
| Maintained | Yes | No (2017) |
Which should you choose?
Tonal — best for computing notes, scales, chords and key relationships inside any JS app.
Teoria — best for lightweight music-theory calculations when a maintained lib like Tonal isn't required.