New — now supports ukulele & mandolin

Free online guitar tuner, right in your browser

Tune acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele and mandolin using your microphone and real-time pitch detection — accurate, free and 100% browser-based. No app to download.

Press start and play a string

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Instruments
12+
Tunings
±5¢
Accuracy
100%
Free & private

Features

Everything you need to stay in tune.

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Real-time pitch detection

Web Audio analyses your sound at 60fps and shows the exact cents you are sharp or flat — accurate to ±5 cents.

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Four instruments, twelve tunings

Acoustic, electric, ukulele and mandolin — with Standard, Drop D, Open G and fully custom tunings.

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Instant, private, free

No downloads, no sign-up, no ads. Audio never leaves your device — everything runs in your browser.

Instruments

Built for your whole rack.

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Acoustic Guitar

StandardDrop DOpen GCustom
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Electric Guitar

StandardDrop DOpen GCustom
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Ukulele

StandardCustom
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Mandolin

StandardCustom
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Violin

Coming soon

How it works

Four steps to perfect pitch.

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Allow microphone

One tap to grant mic access. Nothing is recorded.

2

Pick a string

Start on the low 6th string and play it cleanly.

3

Match the note

Tune until the needle centres and turns green.

4

Tuned!

Move through each string — done in under a minute.

AI Chord Practice

Practice guitar chords with AI that listens

Tuning is step one — smooth chord changes are what make songs sound like songs. AI Chord Practice is a free guitar chord trainer that hears you play through the microphone and scores every clean change in real time. Pick open chords, barre chords, power chords or the famous progressions of G, C and D, then beat the shrinking timer as the AI-powered chord detection confirms each strum — wrong chords don't count, so you build accurate habits, not fast mistakes.

Ready to sound your best?

Open the tuner and dial in your instrument in under a minute. No account, no install.

About

The free online guitar tuner that works in your browser

Guitar Tuner Ultra is a free online guitar tuner that runs entirely in your web browser. There is nothing to download and no app to install — just open the page, allow your microphone, and start tuning in seconds. Whether you play an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar, a ukulele or a mandolin, this online guitar tuner listens to each string through your device's mic and shows you, in real time, exactly how sharp or flat you are. The result is a fast, accurate and genuinely free guitar tuner that helps you bring every string to perfect pitch without buying a clip-on tuner, a pedal or any extra hardware. It is the kind of quick, reliable guitar tuner online players reach for every day — at home, in the practice room or backstage before a show.

Tune with your microphone, right in the browser

Our online guitar tuner with microphone uses the Web Audio API to analyse the sound of your instrument as you play. Pluck a string and the tuner detects the pitch, names the note, and guides a needle toward the centre as you get closer to the target. Because all of the processing happens locally, your audio never leaves your device — the mic is only used to hear your guitar, and nothing is recorded, stored or uploaded. That makes Guitar Tuner Ultra a private, secure online guitar tuner with mic support that works on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones alike.

An acoustic and electric guitar tuner in one

This free online guitar tuner works equally well as an acoustic guitar tuner and an electric guitar tuner. Acoustic players can tune straight through a built-in or external microphone, while electric guitarists can tune through a mic or simply by playing unplugged. Standard tuning (E A D G B E) is loaded by default, so you can pick up any six-string and tune it accurately in moments — no cables, apps or physical tuners required.

Alternate tunings: Standard, Drop D, Open G and beyond

Beyond standard tuning, Guitar Tuner Ultra includes ready-made presets for popular alternate tunings. Switch to Drop D for heavier rock and metal riffs, or Open G for slide and blues. Because the tuner detects the exact note you play, you can also tune by ear to setups like half step down, Open D and Drop C — just match each string to its target note. We're building dedicated tools too, so a Drop D tuner, Open D guitar tuner, half-step-down tuner and bass guitar tuner are on the way.

Practice guitar chords with AI Chord Practice

Staying in tune is only half the journey — the other half is clean, fast chord changes. That's why Guitar Tuner Ultra includesAI Chord Practice, a free guitar chord practice trainer that uses the same microphone-powered listening as the tuner. Choose the chords you're learning — open chords, barre chords, power chords, or the classic progressions in the keys of G, C and D — and strum each target before the timer runs out. The AI-powered chord detection recognises what you actually played, so a muted string or the wrong chord doesn't score. It's the fastest way to turn chord shapes from the chord libraryinto smooth, automatic changes.

Fast, accurate and completely free

Accuracy matters when you tune. Guitar Tuner Ultra detects pitch to within a few cents — precise enough for practice, recording and live performance. The clean, responsive gauge keeps tuning simple for complete beginners while staying quick enough for working musicians. And it is 100% free: no sign-up, no subscription and no ads standing between you and being in tune. A browser-based tuner also means nothing to update and no storage to spare — you always get the latest version the moment the page loads, on any device you own.

How to use the online guitar tuner

  1. Open the tuner and press Start.
  2. Allow microphone access when your browser asks.
  3. Play one string clearly and let it ring.
  4. Watch the needle — tighten the string if you're flat, loosen it if you're sharp.
  5. Repeat for each string until they all read in tune.

Ready to sound your best? Open the tuner, browse the guitar chord library, or read our step-by-step tuning guides for Drop D, Open G, standard tuning and more.

FAQ

Online guitar tuner — frequently asked questions

What is the best free guitar tuner?

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The best free guitar tuner is one that is accurate, easy to use and works without a download — which is exactly what Guitar Tuner Ultra offers. It uses your device's microphone and real-time pitch detection to tune acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele and mandolin to within a few cents, completely free and with no ads or sign-up. Because it runs in your browser, there is nothing to install and it works on any device.

What is the best free online guitar tuner?

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Guitar Tuner Ultra is a top choice for a free online guitar tuner: it tunes straight from your browser using your microphone, supports Standard, Drop D and Open G tunings, and is accurate to about ±5 cents. There is no app to download, no account to create and no cost — just open the page, allow mic access and start tuning in seconds.

What is the best free guitar tuner app?

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You do not actually need to install an app — a browser-based tuner like Guitar Tuner Ultra does everything a free guitar tuner app does, without taking up storage or showing ads. It works on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, uses your mic for real-time tuning, and updates automatically. If you prefer a home-screen icon, you can add it to your device for one-tap access, just like a native app.

How can I tune a guitar without a tuner for free?

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You can tune a guitar for free using an online tuner like Guitar Tuner Ultra, which listens through your microphone and tells you when each string is in tune — no physical tuner required. With no tuner at all, you can tune by ear from a reference pitch (a piano, another instrument or an online note generator) and then match each string to the next using the 5th-fret method. An online tuner is simply faster and more accurate.

Is Guitar Tuner Ultra a free online guitar tuner?

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Yes. Guitar Tuner Ultra is a completely free online guitar tuner — no sign-up, no subscription and no ads. Just open the page in your browser and start tuning.

Does the online guitar tuner work with a microphone?

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Yes. This is a full online guitar tuner with microphone support. It listens to your instrument through your device's built-in or external mic and detects the pitch in real time. Your audio is processed locally and is never recorded or uploaded.

Can I tune an acoustic or electric guitar?

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Absolutely. It works as both an acoustic guitar tuner and an electric guitar tuner. Acoustic players tune through the microphone, while electric players can tune through a mic or by playing unplugged.

Does it support Drop D, Open G and other tunings?

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Yes. The tuner includes presets for Standard (E A D G B E), Drop D and Open G. Because it detects the exact note you play, you can also tune by ear to alternate tunings such as Half Step Down, Open D and Drop C.

Do I need to download an app?

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No. There is nothing to download and no app to install. Guitar Tuner Ultra is a browser-based online guitar tuner that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

How accurate is the online guitar tuner?

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The tuner uses Web Audio pitch detection accurate to within a few cents (about ±5 cents) — precise enough for practice, recording and live performance. Accuracy depends on your microphone quality and background noise.

Does the guitar tuner work on mobile?

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Yes. It is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. Open the page over HTTPS, allow microphone access when prompted, and tune as you would on a desktop.

Can I practice guitar chords online too?

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Yes. Alongside the tuner, Guitar Tuner Ultra includes AI Chord Practice — a free chord change trainer that listens through your microphone and scores every chord you strum in real time. Pick open chords, barre chords, power chords or a key-based progression, and drill your changes against an adaptive timer. Like the tuner, it runs entirely in your browser and nothing is recorded.

Can I use it to tune a bass guitar?

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The tuner currently supports guitar, ukulele and mandolin. A dedicated online bass guitar tuner is on our roadmap — in the meantime you can match each bass string to its target note by ear using the live pitch readout.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ or explore the tuning guides.