Kontakt 8 vs Novum
| Kontakt 8 | Novum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 299 one-time | 179 one-time |
| Plugin formats | vst3, au, aax | AU, VST3, AAX |
| Standalone app | Yes | — |
| Synthesis engine | — | granular |
| Supported platforms | — | windows_macos |
| MPE support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Synthesizers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Kontakt 8 scores higher on our published basis.