Checked September 2026
Spitfire Audio
Spitfire LABS review
SynthsInstrumentsFree version
Free Spitfire instrument plugin/library set, being sunset in favor of subscription-based Splice INSTRUMENT. Best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026). Price: Free.
Key features
- Free curated instrument packs
- Dedicated lightweight plugin host
- Recordings from top studios and artists
- Continues to work standalone after the sunset date
Pros
- No cost for existing free LABS content
- High production-quality sampled instruments
Cons
- The LABS plugin is being sunset Oct 31, 2026, with no further updates/support after that
- The replacement (Splice INSTRUMENT / LABS+) is subscription-based, not free
Spitfire LABS alternatives
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VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree spectral warping wavetable synth, the best-known free Serum alternative.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedFree, open-source hybrid synthesizer with extensive filters and a flexible modulation engine.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
