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BeatForge vs mpump
Both stand on drum machine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWindows
BeatForge combines drum-machine models, sequencing, sound processing and sample slicing in one plugin. The listed one-time licence is €39, paid once, with a 14-day full-version trial available.
Visit BeatForge Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
mpump combines browser-based beat making with shareable links, session export, and music-app synchronization. Live collaboration is available only with a user-provided relay while the public hosted relay remains offline.
Visit mpumpThe facts
| BeatForge | mpump | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | BeatForge: €39, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beatforge.nl | mpump.live |
| On drum machine software | #5 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
BeatForge: what it does well
- More than 40 sound engines
- Includes TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909 models
- Supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG
- Perpetual licence includes free updates
- 14-day full-version trial needs no payment card
What to know first
- Requires macOS 11+ or Windows 10+ 64-bit
- No free plan is listed
mpump: what it does well
- Shared beat links let recipients change and resend grooves
- Includes drums, bass, synth, mixer, and effects
- Supports WAV recording and JSON session import/export
- Works offline after the PWA's first load
What to know first
- Live collaboration currently requires users to provide their own relay
- Public hosted relay is offline
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