Kontakt 8 vs VCV Rack
| Kontakt 8 | VCV Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 149 one-time |
| Plugin formats | vst3, au, aax | VST2, VST3, Audio Unit, CLAP |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| Synthesis engine | — | modular |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Everything Xiaomi, VCV Rack scores higher on our published basis.