Amadeus Pro vs Ardour
Amadeus Pro
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| Figure | Amadeus Pro | Ardour |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59.99/mo | $1/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 8.3 (#8) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.7 (#79) | 8.6 (#16) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 7.5 (#20) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 59.99 | 1 |
| Supported platforms | macOS 13 or later; Intel and Apple Silicon | Ardour runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Amadeus Pro
- Single user license$59.99 a month
- Amadeus Pro: single user license (upgrade)$39.99, paid once
- Amadeus Pro: single user license$59.99, paid once
- Amadeus Pro: site license (upgrade)$440, paid once
- Amadeus Pro: site license$660, paid once
Ardour
- Developing World$1 a month
- Low Cost$4 a month
- Standard$10 a month
- Institutional$50 a month
- Annual subscription$120 a year
In their own words
Amadeus Pro
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Ardour
Ardour is an open-source workstation for recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio and MIDI projects on Linux, macOS and Windows. It supports any number of tracks and busses, along with unlimited undo and redo. Signal connections can be one-to-many, many-to-one or many-to-many. Supported plugin formats include AudioUnit, LV2, VST2/VST3 and LADSPA; plugins also support sample-accurate automation and MIDI Learn. MIDI synchronization options include MIDI timecode, MIDI Machine Control, MIDI clock and JACK transport sync. Ardour can import one video, display a thumbnail timeline, synchronize audio and export video. Users can search for and import audio or MIDI from Freesound. The software is licensed under GNU GPL v2, allowing users to copy, share and modify it without payment. Optional subscriptions support development and include unlimited updates while active. Monthly subscriptions are $1 a month, $4 a month, $10 a month or $50 a month; an annual subscription is $120 a year.