What is the best alternative to Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre?

Checked September 2026

Best Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre alternatives (2026)

The closest Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre alternatives are Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen), Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen), Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen), based on overlapping categories and operating systems. Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre is best for musicians wanting a step-up preamp sound and starts at $559.99.

Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
$159.99once
A 2-in, 2-out USB-C interface with one mic preamp and one dedicated guitar input.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
$224.99once
A 2-in, 2-out USB-C interface with two mic preamps and Auto Gain.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)
$309.99once
A 4-in, 4-out USB-C interface with MIDI I/O and two mic preamps.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen)
$409.99once
A 16-in, 16-out USB-C interface with ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)
$569.99once
An 18-in, 16-out USB-C interface with four remote-controllable mic preamps.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen)
$769.99once
An 8-preamp, rackmount USB-C interface with 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Volt 1
PAID
A 1-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with a Vintage Mic Preamp mode.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Volt 2
PAID
A 2-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with two Vintage Mic Preamp inputs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Volt 176
PAID
A 1-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Volt 276
PAID
A 2-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS

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Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) is the closest match: it is best for solo creators recording vocals or guitar and starts at $159.99.