Koala Sampler vs MainStage

Koala Sampler plans

• Desktop—
• Koala Sampler (Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi)Free
• Desktop Koala SamplerFree
• Desktop plugin trialFree
• Koala Sampler desktop plugin trialFree
• Sample packs$2.99, paid once

MainStage plans

• Apple Creator Studio$12.99 a month
• Apple Creator Studio$129 a year
• Educator and student Apple Creator Studio$2.99 a month
• Apple Creator Studio Educator and student$2.99 a month
• Apple Creator Studio Educator and student$29.99 a year
• Educator and student Apple Creator Studio$29.99 a year

Pick Koala Sampler if…

It suits people who want to make beats or tracks from recorded or imported sounds. The iOS version may suit users who want Ableton Live Set export.

Pick MainStage if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.