Max
6.2#14 in sound design softwareFrom $120 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitMax vs Pure Data
What both publish
| Fact | Max | Pure Data |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Users can extend Max using C++, NodeJS, Java, or JavaScript. | Pd supports third-party externals and reusable abstractions that can be shared between projects. |
| Purpose | Max is an interactive visual patching environment for musicians, artists, and people prototyping their own software. | Pure Data is a real-time graphical programming environment for integrated media processing. |
Max plans
- Max Subscription$12.99 a month
- Max Subscription$120 a year
- Max 9 Permanent License$399, paid once
Pure Data plans
- Pure DataFree
- Pure Data (Pd)Free
Pick Max if…
Max suits musicians and artists building audio or audiovisual work, as well as people prototyping software or hardware interactions. It also suits users who want to extend a patching environment with code.
Pick Pure Data if…
Pd may suit artists and other users who want a patch-based environment for real-time audio or graphical media work. It also supports hardware control and interfaces for other programs.