Comparisons

The Honest Comparison.

We don't trash competitors. We show you the architectural differences - cloud vs. local, subscription vs. one-time, plugin vs. standalone - and let you decide.

Desktop

Onset Engine vs. CapCut

Works offline, no login, no cloud sync. AI-powered beat-sync editing that runs entirely on your hardware.

See full comparison → NLE

Onset Engine vs. BeatEdit / Premiere Plugins

Free beat markers for Premiere Pro, Resolve and After Effects - plus full beat-synced edits from your clips.

See full comparison → DJ / VJ

Onset Engine vs. Resolume Arena

AI-driven clip selection and automatic beat-sync for keyboard-friendly live visual performance.

See full comparison →