Kontakt 8 vs Vital

Kontakt 8 plans

• Kontakt 8$299, paid once

Vital plans

• BasicFree
• Subscription$5 a month
• Plus$25, paid once
• Pro$80, paid once

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 Vital if…

Vital suits musicians and sound designers looking for a wavetable synth with extensive modulation and sample-to-wavetable tools. It supports MPE and microtonal tuning, and runs on listed desktop operating systems.