Best Guitar Amp Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GENOME is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TH-U and Amp ONE. The best-ranked option with a free plan is IK Multimedia ReSing. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Amp Locker at $5/mo.
For shaping guitar tones in software, compare the available amp and cabinet models, effects count, and whether an IR loader is included. Plugin formats and a standalone app may suit different setups, while supported platforms help clarify where you can use each option. The ranking begins with GENOME, Amp ONE, and TH-U, followed by IK Multimedia ReSing and AIDA-X. Check the listed free-plan availability and paid-from price alongside those features to understand the options at different cost levels. Weigh the model selection and format details against your playing or recording workflow.
24 guitar amp software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 GENOME iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Amp models: 24 modelsCabinet models: 16 modelsEffects count: 65 effects
- 2 TH-U iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Amp models: 16 modelsCabinet models: 15 modelsEffects count: 16 effects
- 3 Amp ONE iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 4 IK Multimedia ReSing No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Amp models: 13 modelsCabinet models: 14 modelsEffects count: 33 effects
- 5 Amp Locker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$5/mo Amp models: 111 modelsEffects count: 74 effects
- 6 Amped No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Amp models: 2 modelsCabinet models: 3 modelsEffects count: 6 effects
- 7 Amplifikation 360 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 8 Helix Stadium Native No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Amp models: 132 modelsCabinet models: 46 modelsEffects count: 274 effects
- 9 Neural Amp Modeler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 10 AIDA-X No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 11 Ampire No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Amp models: 5 modelsCabinet models: 16 modelsEffects count: 13 effects
- 12 MASCHINE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$39/mo
- 13 Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 14 Soldano SLO-100 X No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Amp models: 1 modelsCabinet models: 1 modelsEffects count: 9 effects
- 15 AmpForge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 16 Gjalla No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 17 Guitarix No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 18 Soundshed Guitar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 19 Amp Room No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Amp models: 3 modelsCabinet models: 5 models
- 20 BIAS X No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Amp models: 33 modelsCabinet models: 25 modelsEffects count: 63 effects
- 21 Rustortion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 22 Helix Native No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 23 AmpKnob BDH III No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
- 24 ToneBytes Pedals No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
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Questions about this list
Which guitar amp software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
GENOME is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.8. TH-U is second and Amp ONE third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Amp Locker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.