Nuendo vs SADiE
Nuendo
steinberg.netSADiE
sadie.comSide by side
| Figure | Nuendo | SADiE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#9) | 7.4 (#103) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 8.8 (#3) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 8.4 (#7) | 7.4 (#22) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.3 (#9) | 7.2 (#32) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | Steinberg describes Nuendo as an audio post-production solution for film, TV, game audio, and immersive sound professionals. | SADiE is digital multitrack audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering software. |
| Support | Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities. | Support is available through manuals and online help, a technical-support query form, phone and email contacts, and SADiE dealers. |
Plans
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
In their own words
SADiE
SADiE is Windows software for multitrack audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Listed workflows include radio drama and documentary production, film and television post-production, location recording, broadcast trucks, studio and field recording, and mastering. SADiE 6 packages provide playlist, trim, region, three-to-four-point, and speech editors, with VST and DirectX plug-in support. The system works with Broadcast WAV, WAV, and Macintosh AIFF files, plus PC- or Mac-formatted discs and standard networks. It supports Prism Sound interfaces and Windows soundcards using ASIO or WDM drivers. Integration with SCISYS dira! supports centrally managed radio programmes, schedules, multi-user and multi-site work, and playout. File interchange includes AES31 and SADiE 5.6, with OMF and AAF as options. Mirror recording to dual hard disks and automatic edit-file backups address recovery. The free edition costs nothing and is separate from fully licensed systems, with fewer legacy features and hardware options.