Dexed vs Kontakt 8

Dexed plans

• DexedFree
• Free softwareFree

Kontakt 8 plans

• Kontakt 8$299, paid once

Pick Dexed if…

Dexed suits musicians looking for a DX7-modeled synth or a MIDI cartridge librarian for the DX7. Its DAW automation, SysEx handling and MPE support may also suit users who want those specific capabilities.

Pick Kontakt 8 if…

Kontakt 8 suits music creators working on macOS or Windows who want a standalone instrument application or VST3, AU or AAX plug-in. The included Factory Library may suit users seeking sampled instruments in the package.