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Soundboard Studio vs Soundplant
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 iPhone
Soundboard Studio combines multi-track playback, editing and automation in an iOS cartwall app. The free tier has clear track and board limits; Pro adds background playback and automation, with paid options from $6.99 a month billed weekly.
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Free plan MacWindows
Soundplant offers keyboard-based sample triggering with per-key effects and MIDI support on Windows and macOS. The free version has format and use limits; paid licensing is a one-time purchase for one user.
Visit SoundplantThe facts
| Soundboard Studio | Soundplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Soundboard Studio Pro Yearly: $59.99 a year | Single User License: $69, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | soundboardstudio.com | soundplant.org |
| On soundboard software | #22 of 26 | #18 of 26 |
Soundboard Studio: what it does well
- Plays any number of tracks concurrently.
- Waveform trimming, looping and fades are available.
- Bulk import from Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud Drive.
- Audio files and settings are stored locally, per privacy policy.
What to know first
- Free version is limited to 24 tracks and 4 boards.
- Free version lacks background playback when the app is closed.
- Free version does not include track automations.
- No desktop or browser app.
Soundplant: what it does well
- Assign sounds to 88 keyboard keys.
- Supports playlists and unlimited sound polyphony.
- Per-key effects include EQ, reverb, and distortion.
- Standalone app works offline without an account.
- One license covers the same user on multiple computers.
What to know first
- Free use is for noncommercial purposes.
- Free version is limited to 16-bit uncompressed WAV.
- Free version shows a reminder every five launches after trial features.
- No browser app is listed.
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