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Csound vs Strudel: catalog facts
Csound	Strudel
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Web
Decades of development and a long history in computer music Runs on desktop, mobile, embedded, server and web platforms	Runs in the browser with no installation Uses the TidalCycles pattern model
Sound is made by writing code, which takes time to learn Not a point-and-click audio editor	Music is written as code, which takes time to learn Depends on browser audio performance
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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