Fission vs Pro Tools
Fission
rogueamoeba.comPro Tools
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| Figure | Fission | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 25 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.1 (#43) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 8.2 (#11) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 7.6 (#18) | 9.1 (#1) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Intended users | The maker describes Fission as a lightweight editor for simple audio editing tasks, including trimming recordings and splitting long recordings into shorter files. | Avid describes Pro Tools as a workstation trusted by studios, producers, and artists, with workflows spanning music production and audio post. |
| Purpose | Fission is a streamlined Mac audio editor for trimming, splitting, joining, and converting audio files. | Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio. |
| Paid from | 35 | 9.99 |
| Support | Fission support is available by email, and the support team says it strives to reply in under 24 hours. | Users can get help through community support, and those with an active support contract, subscription, or Avid Support Code can create a support case or call Avid. |
| Supported platforms | macOS | Windows, macOS |
Plans
Fission
- Fission License Key$35 a month
- Fission 2 Upgrade$15 a month
- Fission License Key$35, paid once
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
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.