Plugin Boutique Reviews 69,047

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the wide selection of products, often highlighting the excellent prices and deals available. Many find the website easy to navigate and appreciate the smooth purchasing process, along with the added bonus of freebies and frequent sales. People also value the straightforward activation of products and the overall positive purchasing experience. However, some customers also noted occasional difficulties with the download and licensing process, finding it confusing or complex. A few reviewers experienced issues with specific product downloads or activations, including problems with sound packs and accessing licenses, which led to dissatisfaction.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought the IK Multimedia TOTAL VI MAX 2 but only installed Modo Drum, Modo Bass, and Hammond. Sample Tank Max is an incredibly large 250 GB, so it’s currently unusable for me because my SSD is... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love the amplitude plugin but i also purchased the bassdude as well but could not get it to download and it does not show on my purchases...it may be me, for I am old-ish, but I did manage to get a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I appreciate having the majority of the major plugin companies (and even some weird ones!) in the same place for the sake of shopping. Seeing what's on sale from practically everyone in the plugin sc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Plugin Boutique for years. They have a great selection & sales monthly😉 I also appreciate the bonuses you get with your purchase, free plugins, dollar amount that you can use on you... See more


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  1. #38 of 47 best companies in Musical instrument shop
  2. #50 of 59 best companies in Music shop
  3. #66 of 128 best companies in Software company
  4. #25 of 43 best companies in Software Vendor

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Plugin Boutique is the marketplace where the best music software manufacturers come to sell their Soft Synths, EQs, Compressors, DAWs and all manner of creative music software for the modern musician, DJ or Producer. Browse 100s of instruments and effects, compare reviews, watch videos and buy with confidence from our secure store.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to go…

Always the first place and best place to go and find the best selection and best deals for plugin needs (or wants). Easy smooth and fast transactions and downloads. The hardest part is trying not to buy them all!

18 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor

Very poor. Installed my plug-in but will not allow me to activate. I keep getting a grey pop up saying OPPS can't activate. I sent a support ticket in the same day ( request (1562283) ) but have had no reply

22 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great range of vst’s and effects

A great range of vst’s and effects. Easy to navigate the site and really easy to check out and pay. Simple to download and install plugins. Been using plug-in boutique for a while now. Never had any problems.
All good!

22 April 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought the IK Multimedia TOTAL VI MAX…

I bought the IK Multimedia TOTAL VI MAX 2
but only installed Modo Drum, Modo Bass, and Hammond. Sample Tank Max is an incredibly large 250 GB, so it’s currently unusable for me because my SSD is too small and I spent my money on this version. As a rocker, I hardly need Miroslav Philharmonik 2, Pianoverse MAX, and Leslie, but the two Modos are great—admittedly very old-fashioned, but perfect for me. I especially missed Modo Bass; it’s old too, but still very good. The Hammond organ sounds just like in the Deep Purple days, so it’s quite useful!

21 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect.

Overall, the easiest and smoothest experience buying VSTs and more from PB!
Keep up the good work and awesome deals :)

17 April 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had a product issue and needed to…

Had a product issue and needed to contact the service department, been waiting several days for a reply

16 April 2026
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Reply from Plugin Boutique

Hi Matthew,

I hope you're well.

I'm sorry to hear this!

I can see that my colleague Lewis has responded to your support ticket.

I would recommend following up on that thread if you require any further assistance.

Kind regards,

Reif
Customer Care Team Lead

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