Best SynthMaster 2 Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 tools from software synthesizers ranked against SynthMaster 2 on the same published basis.
- 1SynthMaster 2 vs SynthMaster One
- 2SynthMaster 2 vs Cardinal
- 3SynthMaster 2 vs DefleMask
- 4SynthMaster 2 vs Vital
- 5SynthMaster 2 vs VCV Rack
- 6SynthMaster 2 vs Dexed
- 7SynthMaster 2 vs Repro
- 8SynthMaster 2 vs Helm
- 9SynthMaster 2 vs Sonic Pi
- 10SynthMaster 2 vs Surge XT
- 11SynthMaster 2 vs Synth1
- 13SynthMaster 2 vs SynthMaster 3
- 14SynthMaster 2 vs Aalto
- 15SynthMaster 2 vs Abyss 2
- 16SynthMaster 2 vs DUNE 3
- 17SynthMaster 2 vs Kilohearts Ultimate
- 18SynthMaster 2 vs RAPID
- 19SynthMaster 2 vs ANA 2
- 20SynthMaster 2 vs Novum
- 21SynthMaster 2 vs Falcon
SynthMaster 2 alternatives compared
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SynthMaster One | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 2 | Cardinal | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 3 | DefleMask | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 4 | Vital | 7.4 | Free plan | $5/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 5 | VCV Rack | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 6 | Dexed | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 7 | Repro | 7.2 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 8 | Helm | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 9 | Sonic Pi | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 10 | Surge XT | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 11 | Synth1 | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Mac, Windows |
| 13 | SynthMaster 3 | 7.1 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 14 | Aalto | 6.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 15 | Abyss 2 | 6.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 16 | DUNE 3 | 6.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 17 | Kilohearts Ultimate | 6.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 18 | RAPID | 6.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 19 | ANA 2 | 6.8 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 20 | Novum | 6.8 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 21 | Falcon | 6.7 | No | €20/mo | Mac, Windows |
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Questions about SynthMaster 2 alternatives
What is the best alternative to SynthMaster 2?
SynthMaster One, number 1 in software synthesizers with a score of 7.7 out of 10. The others here: Cardinal, DefleMask, Vital and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to SynthMaster 2?
SynthMaster One is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 10 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.