Pure Data
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VisitPure Data vs Vital
What both publish
| Fact | Pure Data | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| License | The core distribution uses the Standard Improved BSD License and includes an as-is warranty disclaimer. | The public source repository is GPLv3; proprietary use requires a separate license, and source builds cannot use Vital trademarks or its web services. |
Pure Data plans
- Pure DataFree
- Pure Data (Pd)Free
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
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.
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.