Tone.js vs Elementary Audio
Both are tools for making music with code. Here's how they line up — and which one fits which job.
| Tone.js | Elementary Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript / JavaScript | JavaScript / C++ |
| Category | Web Audio | Synthesis & DSP |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Platforms | Web | Web macOS Windows Linux |
| First released | ~2014 | ~2021 |
| Maintained | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Tone.js — best for building interactive, browser-based music apps and instruments.
Elementary Audio — best for writing portable DSP shared between web apps and native audio plugins.