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LMMS vs GarageBand: catalog facts
LMMS	GarageBand
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.	Free Free download from the App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
Piano roll, beat sequencer, song editor and mixer in one free program Over fifteen instrument plugins included before you add anything	Free with a large built-in sound and loop library Virtual drummers and modelled guitar and bass amps
No audio recording, so live instruments and vocals need another program Stable releases are infrequent; 1.2.2 dates from 2020	Apple devices only Fewer mixing and editing tools than a full DAW
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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