Audio Editing Software
Alternatives to Soundtrap
Soundtrap brings music and podcast production into a cloud-based studio. It supports multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, vocal and mixing effects, virtual instruments, a MIDI editor, and royalty-free loops and samples. Real-time video and chat, comments, and autosave support shared projects. A free account can create and save projects, while Soundtrap for Education adds classroom integrations and a walled-garden environment for student collaboration. The service runs in browsers, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with current Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari support.
- 01 n-Track Studio
n-Track Studio suits music makers who work in desktop studios or on smartphones while away from them.
From $5.42/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.3 Visit Specs - 02 Pro Tools
Pro Tools suits music producers and audio-post users who need recording, editing and mixing tools.
Free plan Windows · macOS9.2 Visit Specs - 03 WavePad
WavePad suits people editing music, speech, podcasts, radio, voiceovers, or other recordings across desktop and mobile platforms.
From $3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android9.2 Visit Specs - 04
WaveLab WaveLab may suit audio editors, mastering users, podcasters, and video workflows on Windows or macOS.
Free plan Windows · macOS9.1 Visit Specs - 05 Zenbeats From $2.99/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android9.1 Visit Specs
- 06 Amped Studio
Amped Studio may suit beginners, vocalists, content creators, music educators, and advanced users who work in a supported desktop browser.
From $6.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.0 Visit Specs - 07
Koala Sampler Koala Sampler suits people making beats and tracks from recorded or imported sounds, especially those who use sequencing, MIDI control, or Ableton Link.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.0 Visit Specs - 08
Nuendo Free trial Windows · macOS8.8 Visit Specs - 09
Bitwig Studio Bitwig Studio suits musicians, sound designers, composers, film scorers, and artists who want recording, performance, and instrument-building tools.
Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 10
Audacity Audacity suits people who need a desktop editor for multitrack audio, noise reduction, or spectrogram analysis.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 11
Reason Reason suits producers and music makers who want a DAW, a plugin, or both, on Windows or macOS.
Free plan Windows · macOS8.8 Visit Specs - 12 Riverside
Riverside suits people recording remote podcasts or video interviews who need participant tracks and editing or publishing options.
From $19/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.7 Visit Specs - 13 SoundCraft From $1.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows8.7 Visit Specs
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Logic Pro Logic Pro suits musicians and producers working on songwriting, recording, editing and mixing.
From $2.50/mo Free trial macOS · iOS8.6 Visit Specs - 15 Ardour
Ardour suits users producing audio and MIDI projects who need recording, editing, mixing or mastering across Linux, macOS or Windows.
From $1/mo Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 16 SunVox
SunVox suits electronic music composers who want modular sound design, tracker sequencing, MIDI support, and multitrack WAV export.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 17 LUNA
LUNA suits music makers recording, producing, or mixing on macOS or Windows.
From $12.42/mo Free plan Windows · macOS8.5 Visit Specs - 18
Descript Descript suits creators and teams that record, edit, and share video or audio, including people making video podcasts, marketing content, tutorials, and product demos.
From $16/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS8.5 Visit Specs - 19 Serato Studio
Serato Studio suits producers making beats and people creating DJ edits, especially those who want sampling, stem separation and MIDI hardware mapping.
From $9.99/mo Free plan Windows · macOS8.5 Visit Specs - 20
Zrythm Zrythm suits musicians who need multitrack audio and MIDI work, plugin support, and automation across desktop platforms.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.5 Visit Specs - 21
GarageBand GarageBand suits people who want to create, record, edit, and share music on Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
Free plan macOS · iOS8.4 Visit Specs - 22
Digital Performer Digital Performer suits music makers who need audio recording and mixing alongside MIDI sequencing, virtual instruments, and notation export.
Free trial Windows · macOS8.4 Visit Specs - 23 Qtractor
Qtractor suits Linux users recording and arranging audio and MIDI, particularly in personal home studios.
Free plan Linux8.4 Visit Specs - 24 Raxx Studio
Raxx Studio suits people who want a multitrack recording and mixing workspace with MIDI editing, reference-guided mixing, automated mastering, or live collaboration.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.4 Visit Specs - 25 MultitrackStudio Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS8.4 Visit Specs
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Suno Suno suits people creating songs from text prompts or working with uploaded audio, vocals and stems.
From $8/mo Free plan iOS · Android8.4 Visit Specs - 27
Descript It suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training, or internal communications.
From $24/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS8.4 Visit Specs - 28
SpectraLayers Pro SpectraLayers Pro suits audio editors who need spectral repair, restoration, sound design, or voice and effects separation.
Free trial Windows · macOS8.3 Visit Specs - 29
Adobe Podcast It suits people who want browser-based tools to record and edit audio, including remote sessions with separate participant tracks.
From $19.99/mo Free plan Web8.3 Visit Specs - 30
Alitu Alitu suits podcasters who want recording, editing, publishing and hosting in a browser-based tool.
From $10/mo Free plan Web8.3 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Soundtrap
Alternatives become relevant when Soundtrap’s boundaries affect your workflow. The free account has limited loops and instruments, some sounds and features require paid access, and prices for paid plans are not provided. Mobile apps omit automation and MIDI input, while browser and operating-system combinations can affect audio features and recording latency. Consider whether you need desktop-only production, MIDI and plug-in support, remote video recording, mastering tools, AI song separation, or a simpler audio editor. Platform coverage, collaboration, and each product’s stated trial or starting price can decide the switch.