Omnisphere 3 vs u-he Zebra 3

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.

Synth

Omnisphere 3

Spectrasonics · $479 full / $199 upgrade

9.4
Essential
Synth

u-he Zebra 3

u-he · €249

9.0
Essential

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Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, Omnisphere 3 comes out ahead (9.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

Omnisphere 3u-he Zebra 3
Price$479 full / $199 upgrade€249
Dubspot Score9.49.0
FormatsVST3, AU, AAXCLAP, VST3, AU, AAX
TypeHybrid software synthesizerModular wavetable / additive synthesizer
Patches26,000+
Effects93 processors (standalone FX Rack)
Released2025April 2026
PartialsUp to 1,024 (additive)
FormatsCLAP, VST3, AU, AAX (macOS / Windows / Linux)

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