ACID Pro vs Pro Tools
ACID Pro
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| Figure | ACID Pro | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 25 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.9 (#2) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Support | Boris FX lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 4:00am–6:00pm EST (−5 GMT), and provides a request-submission option. | Users can get help through community support, and those with an active support contract, subscription, or Avid Support Code can create a support case or call Avid. |
| System requirements | The stated minimum operating system is Windows 11, with a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 700 MB for program installation. | Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, an internet connection for installation and activation, and 15 GB free installation space. |
Plans
ACID Pro
- ACID Pro Monthly Subscription$12.95 a month
- ACID Pro Annual Subscription$69.95 a year
- ACID Pro Upgrade & Support Plan$89.95, paid once
- ACID Pro Perpetual License$149.95, paid once
Pro Tools
- IntroPrice not published
- IntroPriced on request
- Artist$9.99 a month
- Pro Tools Artist$9.99 a month
- Pro Tools Studio$34.99 a month
- Artist$99 a year
- Studio$34.99 a month
- Pro Tools Ultimate$99 a month
- Studio$299 a year
- Ultimate$99 a month
In their own words
ACID Pro
ACID Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Pro Tools
Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing audio on Windows and macOS. It includes MIDI tools, virtual instruments, samples and arrangement features for music production. Recording options include loop recording, playlist comping, punch-in recording and support for up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs. Editing tools include Elastic Audio, clip gain, pitch manipulation and audio-to-MIDI conversion, alongside Slip, Grid, Shuffle and Spot modes. Mixing features include automation, flexible routing, folder tracks and plugins, with spatial rendering for Dolby Atmos and Audio Vivid. Studio and Ultimate include video tracks and timecode for sound-to-picture work. Intro is free forever and lists up to 8 audio, instrument and MIDI tracks. Artist costs $9.99 a month, Studio costs $34.99 a month and Ultimate costs $99 a month. Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, 15 GB free installation space and an internet connection for installation and activation. Community support is available; direct support cases or calls require an active support contract, subscription or Avid Support Code.