Ardour pricing
5 plans read from ardour.org
Developing World$1 a month billed monthlySupports Ardour development · Unlimited updates while subscribedSubscription supports Ardour development and includes unlimited updates while subscribed. Read 27 Sep 2026 · community.ardour.org
Low Cost$4 a month billed monthlySupports Ardour development · Unlimited updates while subscribedSubscription supports Ardour development and includes unlimited updates while subscribed. Read 27 Sep 2026 · community.ardour.org
Standard$10 a month billed monthlySupports Ardour development · Unlimited updates while subscribedSubscription supports Ardour development and includes unlimited updates while subscribed. Read 27 Sep 2026 · community.ardour.org
Institutional$50 a month billed monthlySupports Ardour development · Unlimited updates while subscribedSubscription supports Ardour development and includes unlimited updates while subscribed. Read 27 Sep 2026 · community.ardour.org
Annual subscription$120 a year billed annually at US$120A 1 year subscription will likely span 2 major releases. Read 27 Sep 2026 · community.ardour.org
In short
- Ardour lists no free plan.
- Paid plans published: 5, from $1 a month.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Track Studio | $5.42/mo | Yes | Yes |
| ACID Pro | $5.83/mo | No | Yes |
| Bitwig Studio | — | No | Yes |
| Pro Tools | — | Yes | No |
| Digital Performer | — | No | Yes |
| energyXT | €49/mo | No | Yes |
| Logic Pro | $2.50/mo | No | Yes |
| Nuendo | — | No | Yes |