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WavePad logo

On-premise audio and music editing software

Features

Total

WavePad logo
Audacity logo

10

20

21

features in common

10

features in common

WavePad logo

WavePad user ratings

Functionality

4.3
(31)

Top features

  • Data Import/Export

    5.0

  • Multiple Format Support

    5.0

  • Audio Recording

    4.8

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$60

Value for money

WavePad logo
4.6

0.2

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about WavePad's value for money

I kept struggling with loop editing and a bit frustrated with lack of multi tracks mixing.
I bought this in the middle of an emergency where my previous software died and I had no way to fix it.

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Adobe Audition logo

Audio editing software for accelerating production workflows

Features

Total

Adobe Audition logo
Audacity logo

7

16

21

features in common

7

features in common

Adobe Audition logo

Adobe Audition user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(226)

Top features

  • Content Library

    5.0

  • Audio Editor

    4.7

  • Audio Recording

    4.7

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$33.99/month

Value for money

Adobe Audition logo
4.3

0.5

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Adobe Audition's value for money

I've created so many great masterpieces over the years and love the ease of use. It's easy to understand how it all works, resulting in less valuable time wasted.
It helps me a lot in the process of editing the songs I use in some videos, the integration with Vst's is fantastic and very stable. I recommend this audio editor without a doubt.

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Cubase logo

On-premise music production software

Features

Total

Cubase logo
Audacity logo

12

24

21

features in common

12

features in common

Cubase logo

Cubase user ratings

Functionality

4.5
(100)

Top features

  • User Management

    5.0

  • Project Workflow

    5.0

  • Project Management

    5.0

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$121.38

Value for money

Cubase logo
4.3

0.5

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Cubase's value for money

I continue to see the full creative potential in my music production thanks to the great features in Cubase, where it has helped me carry out my music production on a more professional level.
The thing I like most about this software is the workflow when it comes to tracking. I feel that the user interface is perfect for that matter in fact.

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Logic Pro logo

Fully-featured Digital Audio Workstation for Mac

Features

Total

Logic Pro logo
Audacity logo

6

12

21

features in common

6

features in common

Logic Pro logo

Logic Pro user ratings

Functionality

4.7
(136)

Top features

  • Audio Recording

    4.8

  • Instrument Management

    4.8

  • Drag & Drop

    4.8

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$199

Value for money

Logic Pro logo
4.5

0.3

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Logic Pro's value for money

I like the general layout and integration with MainStage, and ease of use with 3rd party VSTs. Logic is affordable and is a great 1st DAW to learn on, and is many people’s DAW of choice.
Ease of editing, looping, etc, the audio quality is excellent and the built in sounds are many and solid.

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Descript logo

Transcription management and video & audio editing software

Features

Total

Descript logo
Audacity logo

12

60

21

features in common

12

features in common

Descript logo

Descript user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(169)

Top features

  • Natural Language Processing

    5.0

  • Audio Capture

    5.0

  • Screen Capture

    5.0

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$15/month

Value for money

Descript logo
4.6

0.2

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Descript's value for money

It's wonderful to have the whole project in the cloud with comments shared like a Google Doc for collaboration. The automatic transcription works pretty well with clear speakers.
Filler word removal has been great. Its great for recording scripted ads too as I can quickly punch in/out to get the right cadence and ultimately the best take.

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SOUND FORGE logo

Robust DAW for advanced mastering & restoration

Features

Total

SOUND FORGE logo
Audacity logo

5

9

21

features in common

5

features in common

SOUND FORGE logo

SOUND FORGE user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(27)

Top features

  • Real-Time Monitoring

    5.0

  • Audio Recording

    4.8

  • Audio Editor

    4.8

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$60

Value for money

SOUND FORGE logo
4.3

0.5

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about SOUND FORGE's value for money

It supports VST plugins that is a strong point. I have done a lot of my early radio projects on Sound Forge and I thank the company for its great support.
The quality of edits and previews is top notch, and it also works according to your system configuration which is a great feature.

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REAPER logo

Audio editing software from non-profits & small businesses

Features

Total

REAPER logo
Audacity logo

8

18

21

features in common

8

features in common

REAPER logo

REAPER user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(57)

Top features

  • Drag & Drop

    5.0

  • Data Import/Export

    4.8

  • Audio Capture

    4.7

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$60

Value for money

REAPER logo
4.9

0.1

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about REAPER's value for money

To top it all off, the ease of setup and use, regardless of the use case, is what makes this the best software out there.
It surprised me when the app inform me that I would be charged within the 3rd time using it. I hate how money hungry it seem.

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FL Studio logo

Simplified DAW for DJs and Producers

Features

Total

FL Studio logo
Audacity logo

1

1

21

features in common

1

features in common

FL Studio logo

FL Studio user ratings

Functionality

4.7
(239)

Unique features

  • Drag & Drop

    4.7

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$99

Value for money

FL Studio logo
4.6

0.2

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about FL Studio's value for money

I had some problems wanting to use it within other sound editing programs where the export was not working correctly.
Personally, I have found what I need to produce in this daw, it has good plugins, quality virtual instruments, and very good support for third-party plugins.

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AVS Audio Editor logo

Audio editing software

Features

Total

AVS Audio Editor logo
Audacity logo

5

6

21

features in common

5

features in common

AVS Audio Editor logo

AVS Audio Editor user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(118)

Top features

  • Audio Editor

    4.8

  • Batch Processing

    4.7

  • Audio Manipulation

    4.6

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$59

Value for money

AVS Audio Editor logo
4.8
Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about AVS Audio Editor's value for money

It is a great programme for producing any audio output I should want. It is very easy to use and to me it represents very good value for money.
I've been using AVS to make my own custom ringtones for years for my Android and iPhone devices and it's easy and super fun to do.

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Spreaker logo

Podcast hosting software with built-in CMS

Features

Total

Spreaker logo
Audacity logo

1

15

21

features in common

1

features in common

Spreaker logo

Spreaker user ratings

Functionality

4.5
(11)

Top features

  • Multi-Channel Distribution

    5.0

  • Distribution Management

    5.0

  • Multistreaming

    5.0

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Starting from

$7/month

Value for money

Spreaker logo
4.4

0.4

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Spreaker's value for money

What I like the most is the sober design, as well as being easy and friendly to use.
It's like having a radio studio on your pc. The connection with Skype for phone calls is also perfect.

Categories in common

Music Maker logo

On-premise audio editing software

Pricing

Starting from

$59

Value for money

Music Maker logo
4.2

0.6

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Music Maker's value for money

The software is great, as soon as you open it you can start recording yourself and save and add effects and exports your audio with ease.
Overall good experience easy to make beats with my own style quality sound very good i like music maker.

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Speakatoo logo

AI-enabled text to speech platform

Features

Total

Speakatoo logo
Audacity logo

0

14

21

features in common

0

features in common

Speakatoo logo

Speakatoo user ratings

Functionality

5.0
(1)

Unique features

  • Multi-Language

    5.0

  • API

    5.0

  • Multi-Language

    N/A

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

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Anchor logo

Cloud-based podcast hosting and management software

Features

Total

Anchor logo
Audacity logo

3

16

21

features in common

3

features in common

Anchor logo

Anchor user ratings

Functionality

4.5
(55)

Top features

  • Publishing/Sharing

    4.7

  • Audio/video file upload

    4.7

  • Dashboard

    4.6

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Value for money

Anchor logo
4.7

0.1

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Anchor's value for money

I love that it gives me tips on how best to publish the podcast and the analytics helps me to keep creating relevant content. I can also record and save my podcast if I am not ready to publish.
I love that it is super easy to use especially for someone just starting out podcasting and the fact that it's for free.

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Podomatic logo

Audio editing and podcast management software

Features

Total

Podomatic logo
Audacity logo

5

17

21

features in common

5

features in common

Podomatic logo

Podomatic user ratings

Functionality

4.3
(3)

Top features

  • Multi-Channel Distribution

    4.5

  • Publishing/Sharing

    4.0

  • Hosting

    4.0

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Categories in common

Flaneer logo

Virtualization for SMBs

Features

Total

Flaneer logo
Audacity logo

10

119

21

features in common

10

features in common

Flaneer logo

Flaneer user ratings

Functionality

5.0
(4)

Unique features

  • Remote Access/Control

    N/A

  • Video Editing

    N/A

  • API

    N/A

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Categories in common

Blender logo

On-premise video editing tool for developers and designers.

Features

Total

Blender logo
Audacity logo

3

16

21

features in common

3

features in common

Blender logo

Blender user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(930)

Top features

  • Animation

    4.6

  • Rendering

    4.6

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Value for money

Blender logo
4.8
Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Blender's value for money

For those looking for a way of producing great quality videos, blender is the key in editing. Once you learn how to use it, the results you get are remarkable.
Blender has been amazing as my software for 3D animations. The power that it offers while remaining completely free is excellent.

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Shotcut logo

Open-source video editing tool for creative professionals

Features

Total

Shotcut logo
Audacity logo

3

10

21

features in common

3

features in common

Shotcut logo

Shotcut user ratings

Functionality

4.3
(74)

Top features

  • Video Support

    5.0

  • Multiple Format Support

    4.5

  • Drag & Drop

    4.4

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Value for money

Shotcut logo
4.8
Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Shotcut's value for money

I was looking for an economical tool but didn't dare to hope for free. Then, a colleague highly recommended Shotcut, and I was very grateful for it.
This tool allows the beginners to create the amazing design free and the resolution is very good. As much as you use it you can discover more about the tool.

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Studio One logo

Audio editing software for studio engineers and musicians

Features

Total

Studio One logo
Audacity logo

8

15

21

features in common

8

features in common

Studio One logo

Studio One user ratings

Functionality

4.6
(45)

Top features

  • Audio Mixing

    4.8

  • Audio Capture

    4.8

  • Audio Recording

    4.7

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Value for money

Studio One logo
4.6

0.2

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about Studio One's value for money

I am completely satisfied with studio one, and I am happy to discover every day new amazing functions.
It's a great software and I love the development they are making to it and including it in a Presonus recording gear bundle is just amazing.

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ACID Pro logo

Cloud-based music production and audio editing software

Features

Total

ACID Pro logo
Audacity logo

4

5

21

features in common

4

features in common

ACID Pro logo

ACID Pro user ratings

Functionality

4.3
(17)

Top features

  • Audio Mixing

    4.6

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

  • Audio Manipulation

    4.4

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Pricing

Value for money

ACID Pro logo
4.2

0.6

Audacity logo
4.8

What users say about ACID Pro's value for money

One of the things I appreciate most about it is its ease of use. It's a great tool for quickly and easily putting together complex tracks, especially for creating loop-based music.
The familiarity of the workflow is the best. Chopping audio files and mixing them down is probably the best way to use this.

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Speechactors logo

AI Driven Text to Speech Generation

Features

Total

Speechactors logo
Audacity logo

0

9

21

features in common

0

features in common

Speechactors logo

Speechactors user ratings

Functionality

5.0
(1)

Unique features

  • Text Analysis

    N/A

  • Voice Generator

    N/A

  • For Marketers

    N/A

Audacity logo

Audacity user ratings

Functionality

4.4
(448)

Top features

  • Project Management

    4.8

  • Project Tracking

    4.7

  • Audio Editor

    4.6

Categories in common