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ACE-Step vs SOUNDRAW: catalog facts
ACE-Step	SOUNDRAW
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Freemium Free to try, with paid options for downloading and monetizing music.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Runs locally across Mac, AMD, Intel and CUDA hardware Actively maintained with a 2026 model-series update	Per-instrument mixer and length control Stem downloads
Local generation quality and speed depend heavily on the hardware used Best results likely still require a capable GPU despite broader hardware support	Runs only as an online service Focused on beats and instrumentals rather than vocals
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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