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Csound vs ChucK: catalog facts
Csound	ChucK
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Decades of development and a long history in computer music Runs on desktop, mobile, embedded, server and web platforms	Precise, sample-level control over timing Code can be changed while it is running
Sound is made by writing code, which takes time to learn Not a point-and-click audio editor	Requires programming rather than a graphical editor ChuGL graphics extension is still in alpha
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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