Max pricing
3 plans read from cycling74.com
Max Subscription$12.99 a month Monthly; automatically renews unless canceledMax access; upgrades included; authorizes up to 3 computers, with one running Max at a time Read 3 Oct 2026 · cycling74.com
Max Subscription$120 a year Annually; automatically renews unless canceledMax access; upgrades included; authorizes up to 3 computers, with one running Max at a time Read 3 Oct 2026 · cycling74.com
Max 9 Permanent License$399, paid once One-time paymentMax 9 and free 9.x.x updates; major version upgrades sold separately Read 3 Oct 2026 · cycling74.com
In short
- Max lists no free plan.
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 3, from $120 a year.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csound | — | Yes | No |
| Bespoke Synth | $20/mo | Yes | No |
| Vital | $5/mo | Yes | No |
| Aalto | — | No | Yes |
| Bidule | — | No | Yes |
| Pure Data | — | Yes | No |
| SynthMaster 3 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Current | $15/mo | No | Yes |