GoldWave vs Sound it!
GoldWave
goldwave.comSound it!
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| Figure | GoldWave | Sound it! |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 14 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 8.7 (#2) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 8.3 (#8) | 7.4 (#25) |
| Founded | 1993 | 1988 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Near St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada | Osaka, Japan |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows and Mac OS |
Plans
GoldWave
- One Year GoldWave License$19 a year
- Lifetime GoldWave License$59, paid once
Sound it!
- Sound it! 9 Basic for Windows — downloadPrice not published
- Sound it! 9 Premium for Windows — downloadPrice not published
- Sound it! 9 Pro for Windows — downloadPrice not published
- Sound it! 9 Basic for Windows — packagePrice not published
- Sound it! 9 Basic for Windows — package with guidebookPrice not published
- Sound it! 8 Premium for Mac DownloadPrice not published
- Sound it! 8 Premium for Windows PackagePrice not published
- Sound it! 8 Pro for Mac DownloadPrice not published
- Sound it! 8 Pro for Windows PackagePrice not published
- Sound it! 9 Basic for Windows DownloadPrice not published
In their own words
GoldWave
GoldWave is audio software for recording, editing, processing, restoring, enhancing, analyzing, and converting audio. It includes noise reduction and supports third-party plugins, but does not offer multitrack editing or video synchronization. The Windows desktop version is joined by GoldWave Infinity, which works on iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS, as well as in modern web browsers without installation. Keyboard accessibility and foot pedal playback support are included. An evaluation version with full functionality is available, and the company recommends trying it before purchase; no specific evaluation-period limit is stated. The one-year license is $19 a year and returns to evaluation mode at expiry. A lifetime license is 59.00 USD once, does not expire, and includes free upgrades and Infinity. GoldWave was founded in 1993 and is based near St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.