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Cardinal vs SunVox: catalog facts
Cardinal	SunVox
Free Free and open source.	Freemium The mobile apps are paid; the desktop versions are downloaded from the developer's site.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
1382 built-in modules with nothing extra to install Works as AU, CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 plugin or standalone	Modular synthesis and tracker sequencing in one small program Runs on many platforms, including old hardware
Cannot load external Rack modules Modular patching has a learning curve for newcomers	Buying the Android version through Google Play is currently blocked Tracker and modular workflow has a learning curve
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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