Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio: A broad virtual instrument catalogue with free Discover libraries and $29 Originals. Ranked #10 of 31 in Music Sample Libraries by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for orchestral libraries with free starter content.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOrchestral libraries with free starter content
- Free planYes
- Paid from$29 one-time
- Download modelPer-item
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free Discover libraries cover several instrument and sound categories
- Orchestral, chamber, piano, guitar, percussion, synth and effects content
- Supports major DAWs plus VST, VST3, AU and AAX plugins
Where it doesn't
- Libraries are downloaded per item rather than as one complete catalogue
- Originals products require a compatible plugin or host
- Newer Originals products may require Splice INSTRUMENT and a free Splice account
Our verdict on Spitfire Audio
Spitfire Audio creates downloadable virtual instruments and sample libraries for composers, producers and other music makers. Its catalogue covers orchestras, strings, choirs, pianos, percussion, guitars, synthesizers, effects and experimental instruments. The product is particularly suited to creators who want orchestral or chamber material alongside a wider selection of playable and sound-design-oriented libraries, with free Discover libraries providing an entry point.
The pricing model combines free content with perpetual licenses. Free Discover libraries are available without a recurring plan. The Originals range starts at $29 for a one-time purchase and includes a perpetual license and a downloadable virtual instrument. Each library is downloaded per item, and the instruments require a compatible plugin or host. Newer Originals products may use the Splice INSTRUMENT plugin and require a free Splice account. Paid purchases therefore suit buyers who prefer keeping individual instruments rather than subscribing to a catalogue.
Platform fit is centered on Windows and macOS, with installation handled through the dedicated Spitfire Audio App or, for newer Originals products, Splice INSTRUMENT. Supported plugin formats include VST, VST3, AU and AAX, and integrations include Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Studio One and Reaper. Choose Spitfire Audio for orchestral libraries, free starter content and a catalogue that extends into multiple instrument families. Buyers seeking a single bundled download or a narrower library focused on one sound category may prefer a more specialized option.
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Spitfire Audio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $29 one-time |
| Included content | Piano, flute effects, guitar, marimba, metallophones, ethereal pads, synths, found-sound percussion and soft knocker signals |
| Sample count | Not verified |
| Download model | Per-item |
| MIDI included | Not verified |
| Stems included | Not verified |
| Vocal content | Not verified |
| Sample formats | INSTRUMENT plugin |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Studio One … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | spitfireaudio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Spitfire Audio integrations
Spitfire Audio lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Logic Pro
- Cubase
- Ableton
- FL Studio
- Pro Tools
- Studio One
- Reaper
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