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AudioPad vs Go Button
Both stand on soundboard software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
AudioPad offers a free soundboard with hotkeys, microphone mixing, and support for Windows and Linux. The first setup requires admin rights, and its license is described differently on its home and pricing pages.
Visit AudioPad Free plan iPhone
Go Button combines sequenced and ad-lib sound playback with detailed cue controls and several remote-control options. The free plan is limited to one saved playlist; unlimited playlists require the $99.99, paid once Pro License.
Visit Go ButtonThe facts
| AudioPad | Go Button | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro License: $99.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | audiopad.vercel.app | gobutton.app |
| On soundboard software | #4 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
AudioPad: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited sounds.
- Custom global hotkeys trigger clips from anywhere.
- Accepts five listed audio formats directly.
- Can mix clips with a live microphone.
- Runs locally without accounts or cloud services, according to the maker.
What to know first
- First installation requires admin rights.
- Listed desktop platforms are Windows and Linux.
- License labels differ between the home and pricing pages.
Go Button: what it does well
- Plays multiple sounds at once.
- Cues can fade, loop, duck, or auto-stop.
- Supports MIDI, OSC, compatible remotes, and hotkeys.
- Free Version includes all functionality without ads or time limits.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 15 or later.
- Free Version saves one show playlist.
- System alerts may interrupt a show.
- Cannot play copy-protected audio.
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