Audacity vs Sound Studio
Audacity
audacityteam.orgSound Studio
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| Figure | Audacity | Sound Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#11) | 8.0 (#57) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Sound Studio
- Individual License£39.99, paid once
- Site License£782.53, paid once
In their own words
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.
Sound Studio
Sound Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.