Adobe Audition vs Audacity
Adobe Audition
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Audacity
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| Figure | Adobe Audition | Audacity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 7.1 (#27) | 8.8 (#1) |
| Spec score · Multimedia Software | 7.0 (#25) | 8.4 (#10) |
| Spec score · Audio editors for voice | 7.0 (#12) | 8.7 (#1) |
| Spec score · Podcast production software | 7.1 (#13) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.0 (#122) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 6.8 (#30) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Founded | 1982 | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Includes tools for reducing background static and noise. |
| Supported platforms | Windows and macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Adobe Audition
- Adobe AuditionPrice not published
- Adobe AuditionPriced on request
- Creative Cloud ProPriced on request
- Creative Cloud ProPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPriced on request
- Business single appPrice not published
- Business single appPriced on request
In their own words
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Audacity
Audacity is a free, open-source audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop computers. It supports multitrack editing, noise reduction, video synchronization, and cloud collaboration. Common audio formats include MP3, M4A, AIFF, FLAC, and WAV, and it handles 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit audio with high-quality resampling and dithering. A Spectrogram view helps visualize and analyze audio clips. Third-party plugins are supported, including VST3, Nyquist, LV2, and Audio Unit formats. Its source code can be viewed or modified under the GNU GPL, and no subscription is required. Audacity has no mobile version for iOS or Android, despite those platforms appearing in some listings. The software is developed by a small remote team supported by the community. Help is available through a manual, forum, and developer Discord.