Sessionwire
sessionwire.com
What it is
Sessionwire is a remote audio collaboration platform for recording, mixing, mastering, and music education workflows. It streams uncompressed stereo audio at 48kHz, with automute and zero-latency local monitoring. Sessions can include HD multi-party video, screen sharing, remote desktop control, and recording video and voice to disk. Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfer sends files directly between computers rather than through a cloud server. Its free Plugin Suite, in AAX, VST3, and AU formats, streams a DAW session’s mix, plugins, and signal chain into Sessionwire. Guests can join using Chrome, Brave, or Edge without a plugin, app, signup, or download. Hosting requires one of those browsers, macOS 12 or later or Windows 10 64-bit or later, and at least 5 Mbps upload and download. The Free plan includes unlimited connections, guest audio/video/file transfer, SessionChat, and the Plugin Suite. Basic costs $12.99 per month; Studio costs $29.99 per month and includes up to 50 people, session recording, unlimited file size, and a 100GB Vault. A 14-day trial is available.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Sessionwire is a remote audio collaboration platform for recording, mixing, mastering, and music education workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Audience
- The service is built for music professionals, including producers, engineers, musicians, studios, schools, and production teams.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Security
- Sessionwire says Vault files are encrypted and accessible only with the user’s key, while partner services use measures including AES-256, TLS, and PCI DSS compliance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Support
- Sessionwire says it typically responds to contact requests within 1–2 business days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Founded
- 2015Read 28 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Audio
- It provides 48kHz uncompressed stereo streaming with automute and zero-latency local monitoring.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- DAW integration
- The free Plugin Suite uses AAX, VST3, and AU formats to stream a DAW session’s mix, plugins, and signal chain into Sessionwire.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- File transfer
- File transfer is peer-to-peer encrypted, with files traveling directly between computers without touching a cloud server.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Guest access
- Guests can join from Chrome, Brave, or Edge without a plugin, app, signup, or download.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Partners
- The partners page identifies Puremix Pro as included with Studio and describes SSO integration for one login across both platforms.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Privacy compliance
- Its privacy practices are guided by Canada’s PIPEDA and, where applicable, the EU GDPR, with third-party data-processing agreements.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Supported DAWs
- The download page lists Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, REAPER, FL Studio, Bitwig Studio, Reason, Mixbus, Mixcraft, GarageBand, LUNA, and BandLab.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- System requirements
- Hosting requires Chrome, Brave, or Microsoft Edge, macOS 12 or later or Windows 10 64-bit or later, and at least 5 Mbps upload and download.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
- Video
- Sessions include HD multi-party video, screen sharing, remote desktop control, and recording video and voice to disk.Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
Plans and prices
Free Free Free forever Unlimited Connections · guest audio/video/file transfer · SessionChat · free Plugin Suite Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
Basic $12.99 a month Billed monthly One guest · 100MB file limit · 5GB Vault · private Studio room Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
Studio $29.99 a month Billed monthly Up to 50 people · session recording · unlimited file size · 100GB Vault · Puremix Pro included Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
Business Priced on request Tailored to your organization Multi-seat accounts · admin dashboard · usage analytics · dedicated onboarding and training · volume pricing Read 30 Sep 2026 · sessionwire.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Streams uncompressed stereo audio at 48kHz.
- Sessions include video, screen sharing, and remote desktop control.
- Peer-to-peer encrypted file transfer avoids cloud-server transit.
- Free Plugin Suite supports AAX, VST3, and AU.
Limits
- Hosting requires macOS 12 or later, or Windows 10 64-bit or later.
- Hosting requires at least 5 Mbps upload and download.
- Basic costs $12.99 per month and allows one guest.
- Basic file limit is 100MB.
Who it suits
Sessionwire suits music professionals—including producers, engineers, musicians, studios, schools, and production teams—who collaborate remotely. Guests can join through supported browsers, while hosts need a supported desktop operating system and browser.
Verdict
Sessionwire combines remote audio streaming with video, screen sharing, and DAW integration. Confirm the host’s browser, operating system, and connection meet the stated requirements, and compare guest and file limits by plan.
Where Specifiction places it
- Music Collaboration Software#16 of 288.0
- Virtual Recording Studio Software#12 of 188.0
