MuLab vs Pro Tools
MuLab
mutools.comPro Tools
avid.comSide by side
| Figure | MuLab | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €28/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 25 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 7.7 (#22) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.6 (#85) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Music production | It supports creating, recording, editing, and playing multitrack audio and music using audio, MIDI, and automation clips. | It provides MIDI tools, virtual instruments, samples, and arrangement features for music production. |
| Support | MuTools directs users to its documentation, tutorial videos, and user forum; bug reports can be sent by email with steps to reproduce. | Users can get help through community support, and those with an active support contract, subscription, or Avid Support Code can create a support case or call Avid. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
MuLab
- MuLab 10 Plugin User Key€78 a month
- MuLab 10 App User Key€79 a month
- MuLab For Life€149, paid once
- MuLab For Life€149 a month
- MuLab For Life Upgrade€89 a month
- MuLab 10 App User Key Upgrade€29 a month
- MuLab 10 Plugin User Key Upgrade€28 a month
- MuLab 10 Plugin User Key Upgrade€28, paid once
- MuLab 10 App User Key Upgrade€29, paid once
- MuLab 10 Plugin User Key€78, paid once
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.