8.2Great
AmpliTube 5 is IK Multimedia's guitar and bass amp/effects modeling software for recording and live use, available as plugin and standalone.
Plugin comparison
AmpliTube 5 vs Line 6 Helix Native
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.8Great
Line 6 Helix Native is the desktop plugin version of Helix amp and effects modeling, bringing HX block routing and model libraries into any major DAW.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Line 6 Helix Native comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | AmpliTube 5 | Line 6 Helix Native |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $399 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST 3, Audio Units (AU, Mac), AAX, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Gear models (full AmpliTube 5) | 183 models | — |
| Gear models (AmpliTube 5 MAX) | 435 models (111 STOMP, 111 AMP, 106 CAB, 33 SPEAKER, 18 MIC, 48 RACK, 8 ROOM) | — |
| Platform support | macOS 10.15+ (M1/Intel) and Windows 10 64-bit or newer | — |
| RAM required | 8 GB | — |
| Disk space | 3 GB | — |
| Type | — | Guitar amp & multi-effects modeler plugin |
| Hardware relation | — | Desktop counterpart to Helix floor/rack modelers |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows hosts |
| Typical price | — | About $399 list; street prices often lower on sale |
| Shop | — | https://shop.line6.com/software/helix-native.html |
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