Effect
BAT Transpose
YusufmollaIndieAuto
Guitar pitch shifterOne-knob guitar pitch shifter, ±12 st
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Free plugins for Linux
47 free plugins for Linux. Added since September 2026, newest first. Formats, OS, price and copy protection for each one.
Plugins
Instrument
Meerum
maliceatthepalaceIndieAuto
Serum-table synthFree wavetable synth for Serum tables
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
Busker
Odd Duck AudioIndieAuto
Free distance effectFree street-distance reverb with one knob
Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
EffeTune
Frieve-AIndieAuto
Open-source FX suiteOpen-source suite of audio effects
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
Grind Room 13
RiffedGuitarsIndieAuto
Guitar grind roomGuitar grind and saturation room
Free
AppRuns on Win · Linux
Instrument
Rackforge
kalexis1994IndieAuto
Effect rack builderOpen-source effect rack builder
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Linux
Effect
VinylNoize
NoizefieldAuto
Real-LP vinyl modelVinyl emulation measured from a real LP
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectEQ · Dynamic
Axell Penta EQ
zmardanianIndieAuto
12-band dynamic EQ12-band dynamic EQ with mid/side
Free
VST3Runs on Linux
EffectMulti-FX
Colony
13x AudioAuto
One-knob 6 effectsSix effects on one Energy knob
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDistortion
dm-Shredmaster
davemollenIndieAuto
British pedal driveDistortion modeled on a British pedal
Free
VST3CLAP+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectCreative · Growl
Purrenator
Leit AudioAuto
Growling purr effectGives held notes a warm, growling purr
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Bass
SubForge
travisdkIndieAuto
Mono bass and sequencerMono bass synth with a 16-step sequencer
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Linux
EffectDynamics · Compressor
WetCompressor
yonieIndieAuto
CompressorCompressor with gain-reduction display
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDelay · Tape-style
WetDelay
yonieIndieAuto
Tape-style delayTape-style delay with tap tempo
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectReverb · Algorithmic
WetReverb
yonieIndieAuto
Algorithmic reverbAlgorithmic reverb
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Filter bank
Bagels V2
Dropshot AudioAuto
Filter-bank synthResonant filter-bank synthesizer
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectReverb · Algorithmic
BRAUN RB-26
sneed-and-feedIndie
Algorithmic reverbOpen-source algorithmic reverb
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Utility
Hardwave Analyser
DishairanoIndieAuto
Spectrum analyzerOpen-source spectrum analyzer
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
Hardwave Wettboi
DishairanoIndieAuto
Wet effectOpen-source wet effect from Hardwave
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Additive
Overtonium
Benjamin DehliIndie
32-partial additive32-partial additive synth laid out like a mixer
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
UtilityMIDI · Velocity
VelCal
SH4DOWSIXIndieAuto
Velocity calibrationPer-key velocity calibration for MIDI keyboards
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectPreamp · DI
Abalone W5
Sakdinat2548Indie
Clean DI preampOpen-source clean DI preamp with six voicings
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · FM
FSVR
Musica StudioIndie
FS1R recreationOpen-source recreation of the Yamaha FS1R
Free
VST3AU+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Hybrid
SQ8L
SQ8L RevivalAuto
SQ-80 emulation64-bit port of the Ensoniq SQ-80 emulation
Free
VSTVST3+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
Split EQ
ondinhaIndieAuto
Band-split EQOpen-source EQ that splits bands
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
UtilityMetering · Loudness
Barometer
Bellweather StudiosAuto
Gain and loudness meterGain staging and loudness metering
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDynamics · Expander
23Bloom
23DSPAuto
Harmonic enhancerHarmonic enhancer and loudness expander
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Instrument
Geonkick
QuamplexIndieAuto
Free drum synthOpen-source synth for kicks and drum hits
Free
VST3LV2+1Runs on Win · Linux
Utility
TENANT RS-92
claudehenchozIndieAuto
Open-source pluginOpen-source plugin by Claude Henchoz
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Analog
CA-72
Idle FoundryAuto
Analog circuit synthSynth modeled from vintage analog circuits
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Granular
GRNi Lite
FRCTL AudioAuto
Granular samplerGranular sampler: load a sample, play grains
Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectReverb · Harmonic
Nyx
ArswerkAuto
Drawn harmonic reverbHarmonic reverb where you draw the room
Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
UtilityGain staging
GainStageFx
BurningTreeCIndie
Gain staging utilityOpen-source gain staging utility
Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Instrument
math-sonify
MattbuselIndieAuto
Math as soundTurns math functions into sound
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Instrument
ViGAPhone
ViGAWorld-FRIndieAuto
Open-source instrumentOpen-source instrument from VigaWorld
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Linux
EffectEQ · Match
MEQ
PolarityAuto
Dynamic match EQMatch EQ with dynamic processing
Free
VST3CLAP+3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectDynamics · Volume shaper
Pulse Ducker
j.mp3 labsAuto
16-curve duckerSidechain-style volume shaper with 16 curves
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectBundle · Analog
Relic (12 free plugins)
RiverFlux AudioAuto
12 comps, EQs, tapes12 compressors, EQs and tape machines
Free
VST3CLAP+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectReverb · AI
Atmospheres 2
ZAK SoundAuto
Reverb from a promptCreates reverb spaces from text prompts
Free
VST3AU+2Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectRestoration · Declipper
UnClip
Leit AudioAuto
Clipping repairRepairs hard digital clipping
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
ZL Compressor
ZL AudioIndieAuto
Free compressorFree compressor with upward modes
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
ZL Equalizer 2
ZL AudioIndieAuto
Free dynamic EQFree 24-band dynamic EQ with EQ match
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
Effect
Earware
AilaScottIndieAuto
Open-source pluginOpen-source plugin by Aila Scott
Free
VST3Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectLo-fi · Bitcrusher
Bit Layer
Riverflux AudioAuto
8-band bitcrusherEight-band bitcrusher with jitter
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
InstrumentSynth · Modular
Firefly Synth 2
Sjoerd van KreelIndie
Semi-modular synthOpen-source semi-modular synthesizer
Free
VST3CLAPRuns on Win · Mac · Linux
EffectBundle · Open-source
Mango, Bloom & ModalDish
FX-MechanicsAuto
Open-source FX setOpen-source effects, synths and tools
Free
VST3AU+1Runs on Win · Mac · Linux
UtilityMetering · Analyzer
Telescope
OVNI AudioAuto
13-view analyzerAnalyzer with 13 views and a rules engine
Ends 11-23
Free
VST3AURuns on Win · Mac · Linux