GoldWave vs Soundop

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.

Soundop is a Windows audio workstation for recording, editing, mixing, and processing audio. Its Audio File Editor supports waveform and spectral editing; the Multitrack Editor mixes unlimited audio and bus tracks. Processing includes built-in effects and VST and VST3 plug-ins, with automation, routing, sends, side-chain processing, and automatic latency compensation. Recording supports ASIO, WASAPI, MME, and DirectSound drivers, up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Soundop imports common audio and video formats, exports major audio formats, and handles metadata such as ID3 tags, RIFF chunks, Vorbis comments, and ACID loops. It also includes audio CD burning with customizable track gaps and post-burn verification, plus batch processing for multiple files and concurrent tasks. The fully functional trial lasts 7 days; afterward, Demo mode has no time limit but mutes exported audio for 500 milliseconds every 15 seconds. Prices include $2.99 per month billed annually, $14.99 per month billed monthly, and $35.90 per year.