JackTrip
jacktrip.com
What it is
JackTrip provides virtual studios for musicians to rehearse, create and perform together remotely. Sessions combine video with full-duplex audio at the highest resolution supported by a participant’s device, from 44.1 kHz through 96 kHz. The maker says latency can be under 25 ms, depending on setup and connection. Participants can join through a web browser with an embedded microphone, or use the Audio Bridge plugin in VST or Audio Unit format with tools including Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Studio One and FL Studio. JackTrip offers one-click livestreaming and recording, including simulcasts to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook. The software project is described as free and open source, and users can host studios on their own servers for free. Managed plans add session, musician, concurrent-session and video limits. Free supports joining sessions and managing a server; managed studio use and production features are unavailable on that plan. Lite starts at $4.08 a month billed annually; Advanced allows up to 12-hour sessions, 30 musicians and three concurrent sessions.
Spec sheet
- Product
- JackTrip virtual studios support remote music creation with high-definition video and studio-quality, low-latency audio.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Intended users
- JackTrip describes its virtual studios as a way for musicians to rehearse, create and perform together remotely, from groups to professional orchestras.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Platforms
- The desktop app is available for Windows, Mac and Linux, while the web app runs in a modern browser.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.jacktrip.com
- Support
- Paid plans include community forums, help docs, email and web support; the free plan lists community forums and help docs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Audio quality
- JackTrip says it provides full-duplex audio at the highest resolution supported by the user's device, from 44.1 kHz through 96 kHz.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Browser access
- The maker says users can join through a web browser with an embedded microphone.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- DAW integrations
- The Audio Bridge plugin is available in VST and Audio Unit formats and integrates with tools including Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Studio One and FL Studio.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Latency
- The maker says JackTrip can achieve latencies under 25 ms, depending on the users' setup and connection.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Managed studio limits
- On the Advanced plan, sessions last up to 12 hours, include up to 30 musicians and allow up to 3 concurrent sessions; larger groups up to 480 people can contact sales.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Open source
- JackTrip describes its software project as free and open source and says studios can be hosted on users' own servers for free.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Privacy and security
- JackTrip's privacy policy says it uses security measures to protect personal information while acknowledging that security risks cannot be fully eliminated.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
- Streaming and recording
- JackTrip offers one-click livestreaming and recording, with simulcasting to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
Plans and prices
Free Free $0 billed annually Join sessions and manage your own server · managed studio usage, session length, musicians, concurrent sessions and video quality: N/A · no streams, simulcasting, recordings, backing tracks or green rooms Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
Lite $4.08 a month $49 billed annually Unlimited studio usage · sessions up to 3 hours · up to 5 musicians · 1 concurrent session · up to 360p video · free for the first 4 weeks Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
Essential $8.25 a month $99 billed annually Unlimited studio usage · sessions up to 6 hours · up to 10 musicians · 1 concurrent session · up to 1080p video · free for the first 4 weeks Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
Advanced $16.58 a month $199 billed annually Unlimited studio usage · sessions up to 12 hours · up to 30 musicians · up to 3 concurrent sessions · up to 1080p video · free for the first 4 weeks Read 4 Oct 2026 · jacktrip.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Browser access with an embedded microphone
- Full-duplex audio up to 96 kHz
- VST and Audio Unit DAW plugin
- One-click livestreaming and recording
- Free self-hosting option
Limits
- Free plan excludes managed studio usage
- Free plan has no streams or recordings
- Managed limits vary by plan
Who it suits
It suits musicians and groups who want to rehearse, create or perform remotely, including professional orchestras. Users who need managed sessions should check the musician and session limits for each plan.
Verdict
JackTrip brings remote music sessions together with browser access, DAW integration and streaming tools. Compare the managed-plan limits with the size and length of sessions you need.
Where Specifiction places it
- Music Collaboration Software#12 of 288.2
