Battery 4 vs Cardinal
| Battery 4 | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 199 one-time | — |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| Synthesis engine | — | modular |
| Plugin formats | — | AudioUnit, CLAP, LV2, VST2, VST3 |
| MPE support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Cardinal scores higher on our published basis.