LinuxSampler vs Nuance
| LinuxSampler | Nuance | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Plugin support | both | both |
| Sample mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Round-robin playback | Yes | Yes |
| Supported sample formats | Gigasampler/GigaStudio (.gig), DLS, Akai, SoundFont 2 (.sf2), SFZ, KORG | NU, WAV, AIFF, Vice VI, Logic EXS24, SFZ |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum polyphony | — | 128 voices |
| Granular engine | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Sampler Software. On The Geeks Club, LinuxSampler scores higher on our published basis.