MP3 Cutter vs WavePad
MP3 Cutter
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| Figure | MP3 Cutter | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39.95/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 6.9 (#126) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Integrations | The maker pages opened describe local file editing and do not state any third-party integrations. | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. |
| Support | The contact page directs users to the FAQ and tutorial before contacting support and lists international and US/Canada phone numbers as 24-hour support. | NCH provides WavePad video tutorials, a help manual, FAQ, forum and technical support contact. |
| Supported platforms | Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or later | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| System requirements | The FAQ lists Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, or ME, a Pentium III or better, at least 256 MB RAM, and 100 MB of disk space. | The product page lists Windows 7 through 11 and macOS 10.5 or later; mobile requirements are iOS 12 or later and Android 5.0 or later. |
Plans
WavePad
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$99 a year
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$60 a year
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$16.50 a month
- Free versionFree
- WavePad Free VersionFree
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$21.48 a month
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$39.95 a year
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$69.95 a year
In their own words
MP3 Cutter
MP3 Cutter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WavePad
WavePad records and edits music, voice, and other audio on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression, and pitch shifting, while effects include echo, amplification, and equalization. Restoration tools reduce noise and remove clicks and pops. The software supports more than 50 formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and M4A. Batch processing can apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation. WavePad supports sample rates from 6 to 192 kHz, in stereo or mono and at 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits. It also supports DirectX and VST plugins, though the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library. The maker lists podcast and radio editing, voiceovers, ringtone creation, and audio restoration as typical uses. The free version costs nothing, is for non-commercial use, and does not expire. It enables additional Master's Edition features for a 14-day trial after installation. Paid options include $60 a year for Standard Edition and $99 a year for Master's Edition.