Ardour vs Cubasis
Ardour
ardour.org
Cubasis
steinberg.netSide by side
| Figure | Ardour | Cubasis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music Production Software | 8.6 (#3) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.6 (#16) | 7.9 (#60) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Galisteo, New Mexico, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported Platforms | Ardour runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. | iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Ardour
- Developing World$1 a month
- Low Cost$4 a month
- Standard$10 a month
- Institutional$50 a month
- Annual subscription$120 a year
Cubasis
- Cubasis 3 for iOSPrice not published
- Cubasis 3 for iOSPriced on request
- Cubasis 3 for AndroidPrice not published
- Cubasis 3 for AndroidPriced on request
- Cubasis 3 — Google Play$29.99, paid once
- Cubasis 3.8 — App Store$49.99, paid once
In their own words
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.