Free Spitfire instrument plugin/library set, being sunset in favor of subscription-based Splice INSTRUMENT.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Spitfire LABS vs Serum 2 (2026)
Spitfire LABS is best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026); Serum 2 is best for sound designers wanting deep wavetable synthesis and visual modulation. Spitfire LABS starts at Free and Serum 2 at $249 one-time.
Advanced hybrid wavetable synthesizer with flexible effects and a built-in sequencer.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Spitfire LABS | Serum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026) | sound designers wanting deep wavetable synthesis and visual modulation |
| Starting price | Free | $249 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Free curated instrument packs, Dedicated lightweight plugin host, Recordings from top studios and artists, Continues to work standalone after the sunset date | Wavetable oscillators, Visual waveform editor, Flexible FX routing, Arpeggiator, Clip sequencer |
| Developer | Spitfire Audio | Xfer Records |
Questions people ask
Spitfire LABS starts at Free; Serum 2 starts at $249 one-time.
Free curated instrument packs, Dedicated lightweight plugin host, Recordings from top studios and artists, Continues to work standalone after the sunset date.
Wavetable oscillators, Visual waveform editor, Flexible FX routing, Arpeggiator, Clip sequencer.