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PlugData vs Audacity
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PlugData
7.0Plugin wrapper for PureData
Audacity
8.0Multi-track audio editor and recorder
| Metric | PlugData | Audacity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 28 | 2.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 81 | 6.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 395 | 22.8K |
| Version | 0.9.3 | 3.7.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.2K | 16.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 95 | 2.5K |
| Open Issues | 221 | 1.5K |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 20, 2022 | Jun 18, 2013 |
Reviews
PlugData
PlugData offers a fresh graphical interface for PureData, enabling real-time audio plugin creation and manipulation. Ideal for artists and developers in creative coding and audio experimentation.
PlugData provides a visual programming environment for creating and managing PureData audio plugins.
Pros
- + Innovative visual interface for PureData
- + Real-time audio processing capabilities
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Limited broader community adoption
Audacity
Audacity is a popular open-source audio editor and recorder known for its multi-track support, making it ideal for podcasters, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. It offers extensive features for recording, editing, and mixing audio, supported by an active community and frequent updates.
Audacity is a multi-track audio editor and recorder.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform
- + Extensive features for audio editing
- + Active community and frequent updates
Cons
- - Privacy concerns and controversies
- - Lack of auto-update feature