Ableton Live vs LUNA
Ableton Live
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| Figure | Ableton Live | LUNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $31.21/mo | $12.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 7.6 (#24) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.6 (#84) | 8.5 (#18) |
| Founded | 1999 | 1958 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Scotts Valley, California, United States |
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
LUNA
- LUNA FreeFree
- LUNA Studio$199 a month
- UAD Spark Studio$149 a year
- UAD Spark Studio$149 a year
- LUNA Studio$199, paid once
In their own words
Ableton Live
Ableton Live has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
LUNA
LUNA is Universal Audio’s digital audio workstation for recording, producing, and mixing music. It runs on macOS and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and supports VST3 and AU plug-ins and virtual instruments. Its smart tools include tempo and instrument detection, voice control, stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, and chord extraction, though some require LUNA Studio. LUNA Play detects an instrument, sets levels, and suggests presets. The software works with any audio interface; Apollo and Volt have deeper integration, and Apollo supports real-time tracking with UAD plug-ins, Unison preamp technology, and Accelerated Realtime Monitoring. LUNA Studio adds API, Studer, and Ampex console or tape extensions, hardware inserts, and six ARA plug-ins. LUNA Free is free. Listed paid plans are LUNA Studio at $199 a month and UAD Spark Studio at $149 a year, billed annually. Installation requires free Universal Audio and iLok accounts, UA Connect, and iLok License Manager. LUNA needs 600 MB of available system storage.