Avidemux vs Yames
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netYames
yames.appSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | Yames |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Metronome Apps | 8.3 (#6) | 7.2 (#24) |
| License | The program is available under the GNU GPL license. | The maker's GitHub repository identifies the app as GPL-3.0 licensed. |
| Support | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. | The site directs users to submit feature requests through GitHub. |
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In their own words
Avidemux
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Yames
Yames is a free desktop metronome app for musicians, available on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It supports subdivisions, custom time signatures, offline use, and does not require an account. The site describes timing under 1 ms. Thirteen themes and seven fullscreen visuals provide on-screen ways to follow the beat. Jam mode adds drummer, bass, and keyboard parts in styles including rock, blues, funk, jazz, latin, and metal; users can set custom chords and record. Its beta practice coach listens to sessions, scores them, identifies rushing or dragging, and adapts a later tempo. The coach works offline, and the site says playing and scoring remain on the computer. Speed drills can ramp tempo automatically and include countdowns, cyclic repeats, and saved presets. Setlists combine metronome presets, drills, and jams, then advance by bars, minutes, or user input, with optional count-in and rest bars. MIDI messages and hotkeys can control actions such as playback, tempo, and subdivision. A floating widget stays above a DAW and sheet music. Yames is identified as GPL-3.0 licensed.