ProjectSAM
7.3#4 in music sample libraries$119 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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Spitfire Audio
6.1#24 in music sample libraries$29 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | ProjectSAM | Spitfire Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company describes its libraries as tools for professional musicians, composers, and production studios, with a focus on film, television, and game scoring. | The company says its tools are for professional composers and people just starting out. |
| Headquarters | Utrecht, Netherlands | London, UK |
| Kontakt support | ProjectSAM libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, and the company says most titles work in the free Kontakt Player. | Some libraries run in the free Kontakt Player, while others require a paid full Kontakt license. |
| Operating systems | The getting-started instructions offer Native Access downloads for macOS and Windows. | The compatibility chart lists Windows 10–11 and macOS versions for supported products, with requirements varying by library. |
| Support | ProjectSAM says it provides support by email and aims to respond within 24 hours on business days; it does not offer phone support. | The library download guide directs customers with installation issues to Spitfire Audio support. |
ProjectSAM plans
- The Free OrchestraFree
- Colours: Animator$119, paid once
- Colours: Orchestrator$119, paid once
- Colours: Adaptive Runs$179, paid once
- Pandora Core$199, paid once
- Symphobia$299, paid once
Spitfire Audio plans
- Originals (perpetual license)$29, paid once
Pick ProjectSAM if…
ProjectSAM is aimed at musicians, composers, and production studios creating film, television, or game scores. It may suit users looking for orchestral material, effects, or choir content in Kontakt-based libraries.
Pick Spitfire Audio if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.