Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools
Adobe Audition
adobe.comPro Tools
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| Figure | Adobe Audition | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 25 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 7.1 (#27) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.0 (#122) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 6.8 (#30) | 9.1 (#1) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows and macOS | Windows, macOS |
| 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
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
Adobe Audition
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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.