Tabulature writing programs

If you are looking for tablature software for lute and guitar, it may be found easily on the internet. There are excellent programs available that are free of charge.

Opensource – hence free of charge

abctab2ps

"abctab2ps" is a music and tablature typesetting program which translates an input file in the abc language into postscript. It is based on Michael Methfessel's program abc2ps . While abc2ps can only typeset music, abctab2ps is an extension by Christoph Dalitz that can also handle lute tablature. "abctab2ps" is hosted by the DLG e.V.

musescore

"Musescore" is a program for musical staff notation that also allows for writing tablature. It runs under Linux, Windows and macOS.
See also https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuseScore.

BEIERTAB

"BEIERTAB" is a tablature writing program that runs under Windows.

LuteScribe

"LuteScribe" is a tablature writing program that runs under Windows.

Commercial programs

Fronimo and Fandango

Both incorporate tablature features for all types of lute instruments. Information on this can be easily accessed on the internet.

Sibelius - Finale - Capella

These programs are only of limited use in creating lute tablatures. They all incorporate tablature functions, but these are set up primarily for guitar tablature. It is hardly surprising that the strengths of these programs are directed towards classical staff notation.