Spire vs VCV Rack
| Spire | VCV Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 189 one-time | 149 one-time |
| Plugin formats | AU, AAX, CLAP, VST2/VST3 | VST2, VST3, Audio Unit, CLAP |
| Supported platforms | windows_macos | — |
| Included presets | 1,000 presets | — |
| Synthesis engine | — | modular |
| Standalone app | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Everything Xiaomi, VCV Rack scores higher on our published basis.