Kontakt 8 vs Surge XT

Kontakt 8 plans

• Kontakt 8$299, paid once

Surge XT plans

• Surge XTFree

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.

Pick Surge XT if…

Surge XT suits music makers and sound designers seeking a synthesizer plugin across Windows, macOS, or Linux. It can also suit developers, designers, testers, and content creators interested in contributing to the project.