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Soundplant

Freemium#7 of 26 in Soundboard Software

Soundplant: A desktop soundboard with deep keyboard, MIDI, sequencing, and effects control. Ranked #7 of 26 in Soundboard Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for power users needing deep desktop control.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Power users needing deep desktop control
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$69/user one-time
Desktop app
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- 88-key mapping with global hotkeys and MIDI control
- Sequencing, recording, effects, sound banks, and unlimited polyphony
- Works on both Windows and macOS with a free non-commercial version
Where it doesn't
- No browser app or streaming integrations
- Free use is limited to non-commercial work
- The Single User License costs $69 one-time

Our verdict on Soundplant

Soundplant is a standalone software sampler that turns a computer keyboard or MIDI device into a sound trigger. It is aimed at performers and production teams working in live music, theater, radio, film, podcasts, streaming, presentations, education, and similar settings. Audio files can be assigned to 88 onscreen keyboard keys, with global hotkeys available while the application is minimized or hidden. Windows and macOS are supported.

The published plans show a free non-commercial version called Free Version 59, including a 25-launch trial of paid features. The Single User License costs $69 as a one-time payment, covers one person on Windows and Mac, provides a perpetual license, and includes 2 years of free upgrades. Group licenses are available for 3 or 10 users, while unlimited-user site licenses cover schools and nonprofits or businesses. The paid feature set is suited to users who need more than basic triggering, including recording, output recording, MIDI CC control, playlists, sequencing, shuffling, effects, and multiple sound banks.

Soundplant’s main strength is depth within a desktop workflow rather than breadth across connected services. It supports simultaneous playback, unlimited sound polyphony, compressed audio, audio from video files, multiple Soundplant windows, and realtime per-key effects. That makes it a fit for users who want detailed control from a keyboard or MIDI setup. It is less suitable for teams seeking a browser-based tool, streaming integrations, or voice effects. Choose Soundplant when desktop control and flexible playback matter most; consider an alternative when web access or service integrations are central requirements.

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Soundplant pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Soundplant fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$69/user one-time
Desktop app	Yes
Browser app	No
Hotkey triggering	Yes
Streaming integrations	No
Voice effects	No
Multiple soundboards	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	soundplant.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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