Weighing LiveLoop against Mobius (the free, deeply programmable looper by Circular Labs)? It’s polish and a performance-ready workflow vs free, infinitely scriptable power. Here’s the honest take.
At a glance
| LiveLoop | Mobius 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free version · Lite €49 · Pro €199 (one-time) | Free (donations welcome) |
| Platform | Mac & Windows | Windows & macOS |
| Format | Standalone; hosts VST / AU / M4L | Standalone + VST3 / AU |
| Loopers / tracks | Up to 16 tracks | 8 synchronized stereo loopers |
| Scripting | No | Yes — powerful scripting language |
| Sync | Ableton Link + MIDI | MIDI sync |
| Focus | Polished, performance-ready | Programmable, customizable, utilitarian |
Verified May 2026. Mobius 3 is free and cross-platform; LiveLoop is a paid app.
Where Mobius fits best
- You want free and don’t mind a steeper, DIY setup.
- You love to script and customize — Mobius’s scripting lets you bend it to your exact workflow.
- You’re drawn to open, community-driven software with an active forum.
Where LiveLoop fits best
- You want it to just work — a polished, performance-focused UI, not a programmer’s toolkit.
- You’re on a Mac and want 16 tracks, Ableton Link and your own plugins.
- Support + adoption — a maintained app used on stage by Sevdaliza, BT and Dub Fx.
Free vs polished?
Mobius is remarkable value — free, cross-platform and endlessly programmable, if you’re willing to learn it. LiveLoop trades that for a refined, ready-to-perform experience on the Mac. Budget-first and enjoy tinkering? Mobius is hard to beat. Want to focus on performing? LiveLoop gets you there faster — try the free version and see.