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Helio vs LMMS: catalog facts
Helio	LMMS
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.
Windows, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support for exotic scales and microtonal temperaments Minimal, distraction-free interface	Piano roll, beat sequencer, song editor and mixer in one free program Over fifteen instrument plugins included before you add anything
Less conventional workflow than mainstream DAWs Focused on sequencing rather than audio recording	No audio recording, so live instruments and vocals need another program Stable releases are infrequent; 1.2.2 dates from 2020
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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