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Free Audio Editing Software
Last updated: February 2026
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Riverside
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Video and Audio Recording and Editing Software
Annual plans offer a 21% discount.
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Open-source and on-premise audio editing software
Audacity is a free open-source software.
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Transcription management and video & audio editing software
Descript offers a free basic account with screen recording, collaboration features, and 3 hours of transcription. Only editors pay. The three types of paid accounts include: • Creator: $12/editor/month (annual) or $15/editor/month (monthly) • Pro: $24/editor/month (annual) or $30/editor/month (monthly) • Enterprise: Get in touch with us for custom pricing.
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Audio editing software for podcasters and musicians
Pro Tools is is offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. Pro Tools, First: Pro Tools is available for free Pro Tools, Education: $9.99/month (billed annually) Pro Tools: $29.99/month Pro Tools, Ultimate: $79.99/month Pro Tools, Enterprise & Institutions: Contact Avid Technology for pricing details.
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Open-source video editing tool for creative professionals
Shotcut is available for free.
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On-premise audio and music editing software
WavePad offers a free trial for 14 days, after which is it available on one-time payment, details of which are outlined below- WavePad Sound Editor (standard edition) - $60 WavePad Sound Editor (master edition) - $99
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On-premise audio editing software
Music Maker offers a free edition, after which the software is available across 2 pricing tiers: Music Maker Plus Edition: $59.99 (one-time license) Music Maker Premium Edition: $69.99 (one-time license)
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Music composition tool for generating orchestral scores
Musink is available in three ways. Musink Lite is free to use. Musink Pro has more features and can be paid for once, or as a monthly or annual subscription.
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On-premise audio recording and editing software
Ardour is an open-source and free software
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Cross-platform audio recording and editing software
ocenaudio is available for free.
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Empowers the audio community.
Contact Audiokinetic for pricing details.
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Recording software for podcasts, live radio, and music.
€17/user per month for Discounted: €28/user per month for Business.
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Audio editing software for music composers
LMMS is open-source and available for free.
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$1.99/month (billed annually) $6.99/month (billed annually) $9.99/month (billed monthly)
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