Kontakt 8 vs Surge XT
| Kontakt 8 | Surge XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 299 one-time | — |
| Plugin formats | vst3, au, aax | vst3, au, clap |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| MPE support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers, Best Virtual Instruments. On Everything Xiaomi, Surge XT scores higher on our published basis.