# LMMS - **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/lmms - **Category:** Music Production Daw - **Homepage:** https://lmms.io/ - **Also known as:** lmms - **Profile claimed by vendor:** no - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:05:16.820Z ## vioscaleAI score **45.1 / 100**, confidence 17% (low). Computed 2026-09-08. Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment). | Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present | |---|--:|--:|--:|:--:| | capabilities | 28.9 | 0.07 | 2 | ✓ | | repo_stars | 75.7 | 0.026 | 2 | ✓ | | integrations | 0 | 0.079 | 0 | - | | dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | | dev_activity | 32.8 | 0.094 | 3.1 | ✓ | | release_cadence | 31.7 | 0.052 | 1.6 | ✓ | | security_posture | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | | package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - | | security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - | | community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | ## Pricing _As of 2026-09-01, [verify at source](https://lmms.io/). Independently observed._ Open source · Free tier > Free and open source ## About A desktop digital audio workstation that enables you to compose, arrange, and mix music using built-in editors like a piano roll, beat sequencer, and multi-track mixer, along with synthesizers and effects plugins. _Independently observed._ ## Platform & deployment - **Platforms:** macOS, Linux, Windows - **Deployment:** Self-hosted ## Capabilities _The capabilities that matter for Music Production Daw. "-" = undocumented, not absent._ | Capability | Supported | |---|:--:| | **Capabilities** | | | Architecture model | Desktop local application | | Workflow paradigm | Traditional linear timeline | | Vst3 and audio unit au hosting support | - | | Native pitch correction and vocal tuning flex pitch | - | | Advanced audio warping and time stretching algorithms | - | | Midi comping and take folder management | - | | Sheet music score editor view | - | | Hardware control surface deep integration midi learn | - | | Video playback track for film scoring | - | | Surround sound and dolby atmos native mixing | - | | SOC2 type ii | - | | Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | | Pricing model | Free open source | ## Release history | Version | Date | Type | |---|---|---| | [v1.3.0-alpha.2](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.3.0-alpha.2) | 2026-09-06 | prerelease | | [v1.3.0-alpha.1](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.3.0-alpha.1) | 2020-11-09 | prerelease | | [v1.2.2](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.2) | 2020-07-04 | stable | | [v1.2.1](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.1) | 2019-10-21 | stable | | [v1.2.0](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0) | 2019-06-09 | stable | | [v1.2.0-rc8](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc8) | 2019-02-19 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc7](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc7) | 2018-09-25 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc6](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc6) | 2018-06-01 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc5](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc5) | 2017-12-19 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc4](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc4) | 2017-10-01 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc3](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc3) | 2017-05-31 | prerelease | | [v1.2.0-rc2](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc2) | 2017-01-06 | prerelease | | [v1.1.90](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.90) | 2016-02-17 | prerelease | | [v1.1.3](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.3) | 2015-03-08 | stable | | [v1.1.2](https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.2) | 2015-02-10 | prerelease | _… and 5 earlier release(s)._ ## FAQ ### What is LMMS? A desktop digital audio workstation that enables you to compose, arrange, and mix music using built-in editors like a piano roll, beat sequencer, and multi-track mixer, along with synthesizers and effects plugins. It is indexed under Music Production Daw. _Source: [https://lmms.io/](https://lmms.io/)._ ### Is LMMS free to use? LMMS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it. _Source: [https://lmms.io/](https://lmms.io/)._ ### What platforms does LMMS support? LMMS supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out. _Source: [https://lmms.io/](https://lmms.io/)._ ### Can LMMS be self-hosted? Yes. LMMS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure. _Source: [https://lmms.io/](https://lmms.io/)._ ### Is LMMS open source? Yes. LMMS is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use. _Source: [https://github.com/lmms/lmms](https://github.com/lmms/lmms)._ ## Facts Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule. ### pricing | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://lmms.io/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.model | open_source | [link](https://lmms.io/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://lmms.io/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://lmms.io/) | 2026-09-01 | 60% (medium) | ### activity | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | activity.commits_last_30d | 10 | [link](https://github.com/lmms/lmms/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) | ### adoption | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | adoption.github_stars | 10,347 | [link](https://github.com/lmms/lmms) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### language | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | language.primary | C++ | [link](https://github.com/lmms/lmms) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### license | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/lmms/lmms) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) | ### release | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | release.cadence_days | 123 | [link](https://github.com/lmms/lmms/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) | ### content | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | content.faq | `[{"answer":"A desktop digital audio workstation that enables you to compose, arrange, and mix music using built-in editors like a piano roll, beat sequencer, and multi-track mixer, along with synthesizers and effects plugins. It is indexed under Music Production Daw.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"What is LMMS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LMMS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"Is LMMS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LMMS supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"What platforms does LMMS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LMMS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"Can LMMS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LMMS is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/lmms/lmms","question":"Is LMMS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://lmms.io/) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) | --- *Source: vioscaleAI (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/lmms). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*