TuxGuitar is software that was developed by HERAC. This software acts as an editor for musical notation which indicates instrument fingering also known as tablature. It includes different types of features which include triplet support, score editing, tablature editing as well as capability in importing and exporting of different types of files which include Guitar Pro gp5, gp4 and gp3. The software has the capability of functioning as MIDI editor with the use of staff interface or the tablature itself. TuxGuitar can also export and import MIDI files. The program was developed with the use of Java using GUI toolkits GTK as well as SWT. TuxGuitar is free software which also allows its users to copy, study, use, and make any changes on the software using its original source code. The development of TuxGuitar has stopped since the month of October year 2011.
Guitar Pro is a program that was developed by Arobas Music specifically for guitarists. It allows its users to visualize, share as well as edit their scores. It also has a built-in functionality which helps its users to learn how to play as well as improve their techniques. The program is available in different languages which include English, Chinese, Polish, and Korean among the others. It runs in different Operating Systems such as Linux, Mac and Windows. Guitar Pro has the capability of allowing its users to add all the typical musical symbols which are used for guitar as well as other types of stringed instruments. The program uses RSE technology in which recordings of the instruments are being done realistically in the studio together with effect modifications. Also included in the Guitar Pro package are tools which are used for generating diagram as well as scale engine.