How to Try or Buy Guitar Pro, and Whether an Upgrade Offer Exists

Guitar Pro can be tried and purchased directly through guitar-pro.com. The site shows a "Buy Now" entry point and a "free trial" signal, and it also states that existing Guitar Pro users have a special offer available when upgrading an old license. If you are a current license holder, check the upgrade offer before paying full price; if you are new, start with the trial and then buy through the official store.

What you can get

Guitar Pro is tablature and notation software for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments, with an audio engine for playback. The site lists these product paths:

The homepage describes it as a tab maker and reader for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music. It supports editing tablatures and scores for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, percussion, and other instruments, with tools such as a metronome, chord and scale libraries, a tuner, and virtual instruments.

How to try it

The site presents a "free trial" option alongside "Buy Now." The exact trial length, feature limits, and whether a payment method is required are not specified in the available page evidence, so confirm those details on the site before relying on the trial for a specific project.

A practical way to evaluate it:

1. Open guitar-pro.com and select the trial entry.
2. Install the desktop version (Windows/macOS) or the mobile app (iOS/Android), depending on how you plan to use it.
3. Test the tasks that matter to you: editing a tab, using the metronome and tempo controls, looping a section, and playing back with virtual instruments.
4. Check file compatibility with any tabs you already own before deciding.

How to buy

Purchases go through the official store, with a cart on the site. The page evidence shows a "Buy Now" button and a shopping cart, but it does not list prices, payment platforms, or regional restrictions. Treat pricing as something to verify at checkout rather than assuming a figure.

Steps:

1. Go to guitar-pro.com and choose "Buy Now" (or open the store).
2. Select the product that matches your platform — Guitar Pro 8 for Windows/macOS, or the mobile app for iOS/Android.
3. Add it to the cart and complete checkout.
4. Keep your license details; you will need them for upgrades and downloads.

The upgrade offer

The site states: "Guitar Pro users: special offer available when upgrading your old license." This means if you already own an older Guitar Pro license, there is a dedicated upgrade path that may differ from the standard purchase price.

What the evidence does not give: the discount amount, eligibility rules, or how long the offer lasts. To use it, sign in with the account tied to your existing license and look for the upgrade option, or contact support if the offer does not appear.

Choosing between buying and upgrading

• You already own an older license: check the upgrade offer first. It is presented as a special deal for existing users, so comparing it against the standard price is the sensible first step.
• You are new to Guitar Pro: use the trial to confirm the workflow fits, then buy the version for your platform.
• You mainly work on a tablet or phone: the iOS/Android app is listed separately from the desktop software, so pick based on where you actually write and practice.
• You need scores rather than an editor: MySongBook is the score library, a different product from the editor itself.

Common snags

• Assuming the trial is unlimited or free forever — the page only signals a free trial, without terms.
• Buying the desktop version when you mainly use mobile, or the reverse.
• Missing the upgrade offer because you are not signed in with the account that holds your old license.
• Expecting a listed price on the homepage; the evidence points to a store and cart, so pricing appears at purchase time.