8Dio
5.9#29 in music sample libraries$19 one-timemacOSWindows
Visit8Dio vs Orchestral Tools
Orchestral Tools
7.6#1 in music sample libraries€199 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 8Dio | Orchestral Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | 8Dio offers educational discounts to qualifying full-time students or teachers majoring in a music program, subject to verification and program terms. | Its products are used by professional composers, producers, performers, and sound designers around the world. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | 1907 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United States | March, Germany |
8Dio plans
- Individual instrument products$19, paid once
Orchestral Tools plans
- SINEplayerFree
- Berlin Free OrchestraFree
- Splinter intro offer€199, paid once
- Inspire Bundle€209, paid once
- Habitat€229, paid once
- Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee€299, paid once
Pick 8Dio if…
8Dio suits music makers and scorers looking for Kontakt instruments and sample libraries. Its license allows sounds in finished commercial or non-commercial work, while specific products may require Kontakt or Maschine.
Pick Orchestral Tools if…
SINE suits composers, producers, performers, and sound designers looking for acoustic virtual instruments. It is for computer users on macOS or Windows who want to choose which instruments and microphone positions to download.