Cardinal vs Kontakt 8
| Cardinal | Kontakt 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Synthesis engine | modular | — |
| Plugin formats | AudioUnit, CLAP, LV2, VST2, VST3 | vst3, au, aax |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| MPE support | Yes | — |
| Paid from | — | 299 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Everything Xiaomi, Cardinal scores higher on our published basis.