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ChucK vs plugdata: catalog facts
ChucK	plugdata
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Precise, sample-level control over timing Code can be changed while it is running	Runs standalone or as a VST3, AU, CLAP or LV2 plugin Bundles ELSE, Cyclone and Gem libraries
Requires programming rather than a graphical editor ChuGL graphics extension is still in alpha	Visual patching has a learning curve for newcomers to Pure Data Some Pure Data externals may need checking for compatibility
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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