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LSP Plugins vs Soundtoys 5: catalog facts
LSP Plugins	Soundtoys 5
Free Free and open source under LGPL-3.0, supported by donations.	Paid The full Soundtoys 5 bundle costs 599 US dollars.
Linux	macOS
Supports CLAP, LADSPA, LV2, VST2 and VST3 Standalone JACK versions with a UI	23 effect plug-ins in one bundle Effect Rack for chaining effects
Built primarily for GNU/Linux Small core team	Expensive as a full bundle Plug-ins run inside a host DAW, not on their own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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