Nuendo vs Zrythm
Nuendo
steinberg.net
Zrythm
zrythm.orgSide by side
| Figure | Nuendo | Zrythm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#9) | 8.5 (#21) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.3 (#9) | 8.0 (#18) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities. | The site offers a community chat, forum, issue reporting, and contribution channels for code, bug reports, feature requests and translation. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
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
Zrythm
- BasicPriced on request
- Snapshot£14, paid once
- Snapshot£14 a month
- Bundle£24, paid once
- Bundle£24 a month
- Subscription£38 a year
- BasicFree
- Snapshot$19, paid once
- Bundle$31, paid once
- Subscription$50 a year
In their own words
Zrythm
Zrythm is a digital audio workstation for GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS, with multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, recording, automation, and mixing. Its editing tool can move, resize, clone, link, loop, delete, and cut objects. Automation can control parameters such as project BPM and time signature using lines, curves, CV signals, or envelopes. It records audio and MIDI from devices or other apps through JACK, with punch in/out and multiple takes. Mixing features include group tracks, aux sends to FX tracks, plugin sidechain inputs, and in-context listening. Supported plugins include LV2, VST2, VST3, AU, CLAP, and JSFX; SFZ and SF2 soundfonts are also supported. It imports and exports audio formats supported by libsndfile, with additional MP3 import, and exports MIDI Type 0 or Type 1. Automatic backups and saved undo history are available. Zrythm is released under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. A free Basic plan lists 25 tracks; paid options start at £14 a month billed Purchase.