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Specterr vs Synesthesia
Both stand on audio visualizer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Specterr provides browser-based tools for visualizers and lyric videos, with a live preview and cloud rendering. The free-plan details listed in its 2020 blog include daily video limits and watermarked 720p exports.
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Free trial MacWindows
Synesthesia offers scene-based, audio-driven visuals with live coding and media inputs on Windows and macOS. The trial is useful for exploration, while Pro adds OSC and broader video-exchange support.
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| Specterr | Synesthesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Standard License: $199, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | specterr.com | synesthesia.live |
| On audio visualizer software | #27 of 35 | #31 of 35 |
Specterr: what it does well
- Browser editor includes a live preview
- Customizes visualizer shapes, movement, and text
- Lyric timestamps can be adjusted on a timeline
- Cloud rendering and direct YouTube uploads
What to know first
- Free exports carry a watermark
- Free version limits users to two videos per day
- Free exports are limited to 720p at 30 frames per second
- Users must be at least 18
Synesthesia: what it does well
- Audio-reactive visuals synchronized to music
- Over 100 built-in and free scenes
- Imports videos, logos, webcams, and shaders
- Live coding tools with debugger and autocomplete
- Unlimited trial with most features
What to know first
- Trial output carries a Synesthesia watermark
- Standard activates on one computer
- Licenses must sync online every 30 days
- No video or transparent export
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