Ableton Live vs Logic Pro
Ableton Live
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Logic Pro
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| Figure | Ableton Live | Logic Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $31.21/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 9 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 7.6 (#24) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.6 (#84) | 8.6 (#15) |
| Spec score · Game Music Software | 7.6 (#18) | 8.2 (#6) |
| Spec score · Multimedia Software | 7.6 (#24) | 7.9 (#20) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS and iPadOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Ableton Live
- Live 12 Intro$99 a month
- Live 12 Intro$99, paid once
- Live 12 Standard$349 a month
- Live 12 Standard$349, paid once
- Live 12 Suite$749, paid once
- Live 12 Suite$749 a month
- Live 12 Suite Rent-to-own$31.21 a month
Logic Pro
- Apple Creator Studio$12.99 a month
- Educator and student Apple Creator Studio$2.99 a month
- Logic Pro for Mac$199.99 a month
- Apple Creator Studio educator and student$2.99 a month
- Logic Pro for iPad$6.99 a month
- Apple Creator Studio educator and student$29.99 a year
- Logic Pro for iPad$69 a year
- Apple Creator Studio$129 a year
- Logic Pro for Mac standalone$199.99, paid once
In their own words
Ableton Live
Ableton Live has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Logic Pro
Logic Pro is Apple’s music-creation app for Mac and iPad, covering beat-making, songwriting, recording, editing, mixing and remixing. It records MIDI and audio and supports multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, third-party plugins, noise reduction and video synchronization. Production tools include Live Loops, Flex Time, Flex Pitch and Quick Swipe Comping. Apple describes Session Players, ChromaGlow, Mastering Assistant, Stem Splitter and Chord ID as Apple Intelligence features. Stem Splitter separates mixed recordings into drums, bass, vocals, guitar, piano and other instruments. Logic Pro includes Dolby Atmos tools and exports ADM files for streaming services. Projects can move between Mac and iPad versions, with integrations for Voice Memos, Logic Remote, GarageBand and Final Cut Pro XML workflows. Requirements include macOS 15.6 or later with an Apple silicon Mac, or iPadOS 26 or later with an A12 Bionic iPad. Pricing includes a 30-day trial, $2.99/user/mo from the listed pricing note, and listed subscription or standalone options.