What is the best alternative to Novation Launchpad X?

Checked September 2026

Best Novation Launchpad X alternatives (2026)

The closest Novation Launchpad X alternatives are Akai Professional MPK Mini IV, Arturia MiniLab 3, Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4, based on overlapping categories and operating systems. Novation Launchpad X is best for ableton live and logic pro clip launching and finger drumming and starts at $229.99 (MSRP).

Akai Professional
Akai Professional MPK Mini IV
$99once
Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Arturia
Arturia MiniLab 3
$149once
A 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
$139.99once
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32
$139once
NI's smallest keyboard controller with 32 synth-action keys and deep NKS/Komplete integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Akai Professional
Akai Professional MPD218
PAID
A MIDI-over-USB pad controller with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive MPC pads and 6 assignable knobs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Novation
Novation Launchpad Mini
$129.99once
A compact 64 RGB-pad MIDI grid controller for clip launching in Ableton Live.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Arturia
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3
$299once
49-key USB-MIDI controller with LCD display, arpeggiator, and Analog Lab V integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
M-Audio
M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3
PAID
An ultra-portable 32 mini-key USB MIDI keyboard controller for Mac and PC.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Nektar Technology
Nektar Impact GX61
PAID
A 61-key USB MIDI controller keyboard with built-in Nektar DAW integration.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Akai Professional
Akai Professional APC Mini MK2
PAID
A slim 64-pad and fader controller built for hands-on Ableton Live control.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

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Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is the closest match: it is best for compact beat and melody production on the go and starts at $99.