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ChucK vs Pure Data: catalog facts
ChucK	Pure Data
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Precise, sample-level control over timing Code can be changed while it is running	Visual patching with no text code needed Real-time audio processing for performance and installations
Requires programming rather than a graphical editor ChuGL graphics extension is still in alpha	Patching has a steep learning curve The official site uses a bot-protection challenge that some browser plugins break
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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