Nuendo vs SoundBridge
Nuendo
steinberg.netSoundBridge
soundbridge.ioSide by side
| Figure | Nuendo | SoundBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#9) | 8.0 (#49) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.3 (#9) | 7.6 (#26) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Support | Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities. | SoundBridge lists [email protected] as its support contact. |
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
SoundBridge
- Free 10-Track DAWFree
- Lifetime LicensePrice not published
- Free 10-Track DAWFree
- STUN/TURN access for free tier Virtual Collaboration$4.99 a month
- Everything Bundle$9.99 a month
- SoundBridge: DAW Lifetime License$199.99, paid once
In their own words
SoundBridge
SoundBridge is a digital audio workstation for music production and film scoring on Windows and macOS. Its production tools include audio and MIDI editors, a mixer, sequencer, multi-track automation, MIDI mapping and a 64-slot sampler. The product states complete VST plugin support and includes zplane Élastique Pro time-stretching and aufTAKT beat detection. Its audio engine uses a 192 kHz floating-point design and supports native ASIO and Core Audio. For film work, SoundBridge lists AVC, HEVC and VVC video support, frame-accurate scrubbing and per-track linear time mode. A public beta of Virtual Collaboration offers remote sessions with sample-accurate sync, low-latency tracking, built-in video and talkback, and bidirectional remote control. The free plan is limited to 10 tracks and excludes premium features and the Sound Bank, but includes lifetime exports of audio assets. The Everything Bundle includes full-featured SoundBridge, RitMix and reChord, plus a professional Sound Bank of more than 1,000 samples. The lifetime license is listed at $199.99 as a one-time purchase and includes unlimited tracks, 1,000+ samples and lifetime upgrades. Listed minimum systems are Windows 10 or 11 and macOS Sonoma 14.0.