Dorehme vs Flowkey
A free Flowkey alternative
Flowkey is a polished way to learn piano — but its free trial ends and the rest sits behind a subscription. Dorehme takes a different approach: a free-to-start, Duolingo-style path to learn piano online, with no trial to access it and no time limit on the core experience. Here is how the two compare.
| Feature | Dorehme | Flowkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Free | Free trial, then paid subscription |
| Time limit on free use | No time limit | Free trial only |
| Credit card to begin | Not required | Typically required for trial |
| Graded curriculum | Yes — Fundamentals → Technique → Theory | Yes |
| Daily streaks & levels | Yes (Duolingo-style) | Limited |
| Scored performance mode | Yes — per-piece leaderboard | No |
| Practice drills | Yes — chords, scales, ear training, sight reading | Limited |
| Sheet music editor | Yes | No |
| MIDI keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Works without a keyboard | Yes — on-screen keys | Yes |
Competitor details reflect publicly advertised plans at the time of writing and may change — check Flowkey's site for current pricing. Dorehme follows a freemium model: the core learning path is free, with optional paid extras possible in the future.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a completely free alternative to Flowkey?
Yes. Dorehme is free to start with no trial to access it and no time limit on its core learning path — graded lessons, a scored performance mode, and practice drills. You can begin in your browser without a credit card.
Does Dorehme work with a MIDI keyboard like Flowkey?
Yes. Dorehme supports any MIDI keyboard via the Web MIDI API, and also provides an on-screen keyboard so you can learn on just a laptop.
What does Dorehme do that Flowkey doesn't?
Dorehme adds a scored, OSU-style performance mode with a per-piece leaderboard, a full set of practice drills (chords, scales, ear training, sight reading), and a built-in sheet music editor.
Try the free alternative
Free to start. No credit card. Works in the browser right now.