The latest stable version is 4.7.4
Released July 7, 2026 (release notes)
Linux
Many distributions release a package of MuseScore Studio with each new version of the distribution. However, with the exception of rolling distributions like Arch Linux, MuseScore Studio releases rarely coincide with a distribution release so these packages are often out-of-date.
If you want to run the latest MuseScore Studio version and get support from the MuseScore Studio developers, we suggest installing an AppImage, however the distribution packages, even if older, are usually supported by the distribution’s package maintainers. Community images are provided by users for their distributions and have at best voluntary support.
Snappy
Suitable for all Linux distributions.
Instructions
Run sudo snap install musescore
Flatpak
Suitable for all Linux distributions.
Download
Debian
The package "musescore" can be installed from the main repository using your favorite package manager or check the "unstable" (sid) distribution.
Fedora
Distribution package
or run "dnf install musescore" or via the "Software" GUI package install tool.
Mageia
Download the correct RPM package using Mageia Control Center.
PCLinuxOS
Available in the PCLinuxOS repositories.
Gentoo
Available in Portage. Just run "emerge musescore".
openSUSE
Install through YaST with Leap 15.1 +, or with the command "sudo zypper in musescore". For Leap 15.0 Community packages are availabe.
*BSD
OpenBSD
Install MuseScore Studio from packages: pkg_add musescore or ports: audio/mscore
FreeBSD
Install MuseScore Studio from the ports collection: audio/musescore
DragonFly BSD
Install MuseScore Studio from the ports collection: audio/musescore
Older and unsupported versions
- MuseScore 4.0+ (all platforms)
- MuseScore 3.0–3.6.2 (Windows 7+, macOS 10.7+, Linux)
- MuseScore 1.1–3.2.3 (all platforms)
Development builds
Development builds are produced from the code of MuseScore Studio that is being developed. They are intended for testers and advanced users who want to experiment with new features, or need access to the latest bug fixes and are willing to risk the instability of an unfinished product.
A file saved from a nightly build may not open in a future nightly or any released version. Use at your own risk.
Please report any bugs you find.
See also comparison of stable, prerelease, and development builds. Builds that have "master" in the name of the download package are based on the development branch.
System requirements
| ATTRIBUTE | MINIMUM RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|
| Operating system |
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| Storage (SSD) | 500 MB free space (15 GB for MuseSounds) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) |
| Processor (CPU) | 4 cores (8 recommended) |
| Display | 1280x720 pixel resolution, or scaled equivalent |