Aalto vs Cardinal
| Aalto | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 99 one-time | — |
| Synthesis engine | modular | modular |
| Plugin formats | VST, AU | AudioUnit, CLAP, LV2, VST2, VST3 |
| Standalone app | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows_macos | — |
| MPE support | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Cardinal scores higher on our published basis.