Cardinal vs VCV Rack
| Cardinal | VCV Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Synthesis engine | modular | modular |
| Plugin formats | AudioUnit, CLAP, LV2, VST2, VST3 | VST2, VST3, Audio Unit, CLAP |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| MPE support | Yes | — |
| Paid from | — | 149 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Inferse, Cardinal scores higher on our published basis.