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Kwave vs Nuendo

Kwave

apps.kde.org

Nuendo

steinberg.net

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FigureKwaveNuendo
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
LinuxYes—
Plans published14
Spec score · Audio Editing Software7.5 (#96)8.8 (#9)
Free planYesNo
Multitrack editingYesYes
PurposeKwave is a sound editor for recording, playing, opening, and editing audio files.Steinberg describes Nuendo as an audio post-production solution for film, TV, game audio, and immersive sound professionals.
SupportKDE links to the Kwave Handbook and a community forum for help.Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities.
Supported platformsLinuxWindows, macOS

Plans

Kwave

  • KwaveFree

Kwave pricing →

Nuendo

  • Nuendo 15 Full VersionPriced on request
  • Nuendo 15 CrossgradePriced on request
  • Nuendo 15 Crossgrade$799.99, paid once
  • Nuendo 15 Full version$999.99, paid once

Nuendo pricing →

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Kwave

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Nuendo

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