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MultiPlay vs Soundpad
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 Windows
Choose MultiPlay if you need free cue playback for private or commercial theatre and corporate use, with cue sequencing and external equipment commands. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows 32-bit or require video DLLs in the main download.
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Free plan APIWindows
Soundpad focuses on quick sound playback in voice applications, with normalization, recording and editing included. Its Windows-only availability and trial limits are important when evaluating it.
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| MultiPlay | Soundpad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | da-share.com | leppsoft.com |
| On soundboard software | #13 of 26 | #17 of 26 |
MultiPlay: what it does well
- Free for private or commercial use.
- Plays audio, image, and video cues.
- Cues can run together or in sequence.
- Can send OSC, MIDI, serial, and network commands.
- Audio groups can route to stereo audio cards.
What to know first
- The listed plan is for Windows 32-bit.
- Video DLLs are available through a separate download option.
- The maker recommends checking releases before live use.
Soundpad: what it does well
- Hotkeys work in fullscreen games
- Normalizes sound against voice volume
- Includes recording and sound editing
- Offers multiple integrations and plugins
- 32-bit and 64-bit Windows downloads
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial limited to 10 sounds
- Trial limited to 10 plays per restart
- Administrator privileges required
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