ChordGrab vs Chordify
Two apps that turn a YouTube link into chords, compared honestly.
What is the difference between ChordGrab and Chordify?
Both take a YouTube link and return the chords in time with the song. ChordGrab is built for beginners: it transcribes the lyrics from the audio and puts each chord above the word it lands on, works out the capo the player used so you see the shapes they fingered, and lets anyone correct a chord so the next person gets the fix.
Which one is more accurate?
Both detect chords from the recording, so on a clean guitar-led track they land in the same place, and both struggle on dense productions. ChordGrab adds a second pass where an AI model that knows how songs are written checks the raw detection, labels uncertain results as an estimate rather than presenting them as fact, and accepts user corrections.
Does ChordGrab show lyrics like Chordify?
Yes, and they are transcribed from the audio rather than looked up, so covers, live versions and original songs get lyrics too. Expect 70 to 85 percent word accuracy on sung vocals; the sheet says the lyrics are transcribed so you know what you are reading.
What about capo songs?
ChordGrab detects what sounds in the recording and then finds the capo fret that turns the most chords into open shapes, so a cover played with a capo on the fourth fret shows C, Em and G with a capo rather than E, G#m and B. You can switch to concert pitch with one tap.
Which is cheaper?
ChordGrab's free plan includes two fresh detections a month and unlimited access to any song someone has already analysed; Pro and Max add more detections, transpose and beginner shapes. See pricing; compare it with the current Chordify plans on their site, since prices change.
| Feature | ChordGrab | Chordify |
|---|---|---|
| Chords from a YouTube link | Yes | Yes |
| Chords timed to the song | Yes | Yes |
| Lyrics transcribed from the audio | Yes | Check current plans |
| Chord placed above the word it lands on | Yes | No |
| Automatic capo detection | Yes, on by default | Manual capo setting |
| Community corrections | Yes | Yes, via edit |
| Free tier | 2 fresh detections a month, shared songs free | Limited |
Who should pick which?
Pick Chordify if you want a large existing library and instrument views for piano and ukulele. Pick ChordGrab if you are learning guitar from YouTube covers and tutorials and want the chords, the words and the capo shapes on one sheet.
Try ChordGrab on a song you want to play
Free to start, no card needed. Paste a YouTube link in the app and the chords come back in about a minute, with diagrams, transcribed lyrics and a play-along.