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Decent Sampler vs Source-to-Image
Both stand on sampler software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1
Decent Sampler provides a free player across desktop platforms and iOS, with plugin and standalone options. Check the format and platform requirements, and note that downloading requires an email address.
Visit Decent Sampler Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
S2I provides a scriptable workflow for producing container images from application source, including optional incremental builds. Its documented Docker and Go dependencies are worth checking before adopting it.
Visit Source-to-ImageThe facts
| Decent Sampler | Source-to-Image | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | decentsamples.com | github.com |
| On sampler software | #2 of 26 | #1 of 26 |
Decent Sampler: what it does well
- Free player for DecentSampler libraries.
- Available as a plugin and standalone app.
- Supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS.
- Plays WAV, AIFF, and FLAC samples.
What to know first
- Download requires an email address.
- Library creation requires WAV or AIFF files and a text editor.
Source-to-Image: what it does well
- Builds reproducible container images from source
- Documented Git workflow does not require a Dockerfile
- Supports incremental builds with compatible builder setup
- Filters output files with `.s2iignore`
- Free and licensed under Apache-2.0
What to know first
- Requires Docker 1.6 or later
- Requires Go 1.7.1 or later
- Incremental builds require compatible builder components
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