ACID Pro vs energyXT
ACID Pro
vegascreativesoftware.comenergyXT
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| Figure | ACID Pro | energyXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | €49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.9 (#2) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Oslo, Norway |
| Included content | The 2026 edition page describes nearly 1,000 loops, one-shots, and songs, 15 song projects with 1,100+ editable MIDI parts, and 90+ DLS instrument patches. | The energyXT 9 page says the product comes with 400 loops and 32 multisampled instruments, and that loops are available only in the full version. |
| Plugins | ACID Pro supports VSTi instruments and built-in and third-party VST audio effects. | energyXT supports third-party VST instruments and effects. |
| Workflow | Users can compose with music loops, MIDI sequences, and recorded audio in a drag-and-drop workflow. | The product page describes energyXT as portable and says it can start without installation. |
Plans
ACID Pro
- ACID Pro Monthly Subscription$12.95 a month
- ACID Pro Annual Subscription$69.95 a year
- ACID Pro Upgrade & Support Plan$89.95, paid once
- ACID Pro Perpetual License$149.95, paid once
energyXT
- energyXT2.5 Download version€49 a month
- energyXT2.5 (Download version)€49, paid once
In their own words
ACID Pro
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