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VCV Rack vs Surge XT: catalog facts
VCV Rack	Surge XT
Freemium Rack 2 is free; VCV+ and some modules are paid.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Large library of free and paid modules Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux	Many synthesis methods, filters and effects MPE and microtuning support
Some modules and features require payment Modular patching has a learning curve	Large feature set takes time to learn
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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