Mixcraft vs Pro Tools
Mixcraft
acoustica.comPro Tools
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| Figure | Mixcraft | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 25 |
| Spec score · Music Production Software | 6.7 (#25) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.0 (#123) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Spec score · Game Music Software | 6.6 (#26) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 6.7 (#38) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; iOS and Android companion app | Windows, macOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Mixcraft
- Mixcraft 10.6 Home StudioPriced on request
- Mixcraft 10.6 Home StudioPrice not published
- Mixcraft 10.6 Home Studio Rent-to-OwnPrice not published
- Mixcraft 10.6 Home Studio Rent-to-OwnPriced on request
- Mixcraft 10.6 Recording StudioPrice not published
- Mixcraft 10.6 Recording StudioPriced on request
- Mixcraft 10.6 Recording Studio Rent-to-OwnPrice not published
- Mixcraft 10.6 Recording Studio Rent-to-OwnPriced on request
- Mixcraft 10.6 Pro StudioPrice not published
- Mixcraft 10.6 Pro StudioPriced on request
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.