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VCV Rackplugdata
Freemium

Rack 2 is free; VCV+ and some modules are paid.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
  • Large library of free and paid modules
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Runs standalone or as a VST3, AU, CLAP or LV2 plugin
  • Bundles ELSE, Cyclone and Gem libraries
  • Some modules and features require payment
  • Modular patching has a learning curve
  • Visual patching has a learning curve for newcomers to Pure Data
  • Some Pure Data externals may need checking for compatibility
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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