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Amped is a guitar amp simulation product line for playing guitar through amp sims on Windows or macOS, as a standalone program or plugin.
Free planAPImacOSWindows
Best Guitar Amp Software in 2026
Guitar amp software lets you shape guitar sound with virtual amps, cabinets, and effects. Compare amp and cabinet models, effects count, and IR loader support to understand the tone-shaping options shown for each entry. Plugin formats and standalone app availability can help you assess how a tool fits your setup, while supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing add practical context. Amp Locker, GENOME,…
27.3
Helix Stadium Native is an amp and effects plugin that brings Helix Stadium sounds and tone tools into a DAW.
Free planAPImacOSWindows
36.9
GENOME is a guitar and bass amp modeler, effects suite and virtual cabinet engine for macOS, Windows and iPad.
Free planiOSmacOSWindows
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Amp Locker
Amp Locker is an amp simulation suite for shaping guitar sound with virtual stompboxes, amps, cabinets, and effects.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6From $5 a month - 5
Amplifikation 360
Amplifikation 360 is a modular host for assembling guitar rigs from Kuassa Amplifikations and Efektor plug-ins.
Free planmacOSWindows6.6$25 one-time - 6
Soldano SLO-100 X
Soldano SLO-100 X is a guitar amp plugin designed to recreate the Soldano SLO-100 and its American high-gain tone.
macOSWindows6.6€99 one-time - 7
TH-U
TH-U is a guitar and bass amp simulation plug-in combining amp modeling, captured rig playback, and Fluid IR processing.
iOSmacOSWindows6.6€269 one-time - 8
Amp ONE
Amp ONE is a free iPad app for real-time guitar preamp and cabinet simulation with effects.
Free planiOS6.3Free plan - 9
Amp Room
Amp Room is Softube’s guitar and bass platform for shaping tones from modeled amps, cabinets, pedals, microphones, and studio effects.
macOSWindows6.3€99 one-time - 10
Neural Amp Modeler
Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) uses deep learning to create models of guitar amplifiers and pedals.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 11
Gjalla
Gjalla is a free, open-source guitar amp simulator aimed at black metal and other raw styles.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 12
Helix Native
Helix Native is an amp and effects plugin for macOS and Windows that runs inside a digital audio workstation.
macOSWindows6.1$99.99 one-time - 13
AmpForge
AmpForge is a free, open-source guitar amp simulator plugin with vocal effects, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 14
AmpKnob BDH III
AmpKnob BDH III is a guitar amplifier simulation plugin modeled on a modern high-gain American amplifier.
macOSWindows6.0€49 one-time - 15
Soundshed Guitar
Soundshed Guitar is a free guitar and bass multi-effects app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 16
AIDA-X
AIDA-X is a free AI amp model player for loading and playing models of music gear, mainly for high-fidelity amplifier simulations.
WebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted5.9 - 175.9$149 one-time
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Guitarix
Guitarix is a free virtual guitar amplifier that processes audio through JACK Audio Connection Kit.
Free planLinuxmacOS5.9Free plan - 19
Rustortion
Rustortion is a free guitar and bass amp simulator for Linux and Windows, built in Rust.
Free planLinuxWindows5.9Free plan - 20
ToneBytes Pedals
ToneBytes Pedals is a Windows VST 2 effect plug-in for electric guitar, bass, and other audio sources.
Free planWindows5.8Free plan - 21
Ampire
Ampire is a guitar rig simulator for Windows and macOS that models amplifiers, cabinets, and pedals with State Space Modeling.
macOSWindows5.7$59.95 one-time - 22
AmpliTube 5
macOSWindows5.5$99.99 one-time - 23
5.5$199 one-time - 24
TONEX
macOSWindows5.5 - 25
Archetype: Cory Wong X
macOSWindows4.7