Le Biniou vs Synesthesia
Le Biniou
biniou.lenain.info
Synesthesia
synesthesia.liveSide by side
| Figure | Le Biniou | Synesthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Visualizer Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.6 (#20) |
| Media | It supports video types handled by FFmpeg, image types handled by ImageMagick, and live cameras. | Users can import videos, logos, and webcams and transform them with real-time effects. |
| Support | The project wiki directs users to the #lebiniou channel on Libera.Chat for questions and comments. | The maker directs users to Discord, Facebook groups, and email for questions and support. |
| Supported systems | The project homepage lists GNU/Linux, Windows 10 with WSL2, Mac OS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD as minimum system requirements. | Downloads are offered for Windows and macOS; the download pages list Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 10.15 and above. |
Plans
Synesthesia
- Trial VersionFree
- Standard License$199, paid once
- Pro License$399, paid once
In their own words
Le Biniou
Le Biniou creates live visuals from audio performances or existing tracks, for artists, composers, VJs, and music fans. The open-source software lists more than 100 plugins for graphic effects, including more than 40 that react to sound. Users can arrange plugins into sequences, save them in banks, or have the software generate sequences in schemes mode. Audio inputs include JACK Audio, ALSA, PulseAudio, Open Sound System, Sndio, audio files, and OSC. Output options include MP4 recording, PNG images, RTMP streaming, and a V4L2 loopback device that can feed compatible video software such as OBS. It also handles live cameras and media types supported by FFmpeg or ImageMagick. A web interface can control a running instance over a network from another computer, tablet, or mobile device. The project lists GNU/Linux, Windows 10 with WSL2, Mac OS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD among its minimum system requirements. Installation options include Debian and derivative distributions, Arch Linux, GitLab packages, and Flatpak. Le Biniou is free.
Synesthesia
Synesthesia has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.