Kontakt 8 vs Spitfire LABS
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Spitfire LABS comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Kontakt 8 | Spitfire LABS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU (macOS), AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| macOS formats (64-bit) | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Windows formats (64-bit) | Standalone, VST3, AAX | — |
| Factory Library 2 | 40 GB ready-to-use instrument toolset included | — |
| CPU / RAM | Intel Core i5 or equivalent / Apple Silicon; 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended) | — |
| Disk space | 2 GB free; 52 GB for complete installation | — |
| Free Player version | Kontakt 8 Player hosts NI and third-party Kontakt instruments at no cost | — |
| Type | — | Free sampled instrument platform |
| Price | — | Free instruments available (optional paid LABS+/subscription content exists) |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX (plugin host dependent on current player) |
| Catalog | — | Pianos, strings, pads, choir, drums, experimental textures, and more |
| Legacy installer | — | https://legacylabs.spitfireaudio.com/download |
| New home | — | Splice INSTRUMENT hosts LABS content for many users |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.