Sound Studio vs WaveLab
Sound Studio
felttip.com
WaveLab
steinberg.netSide by side
| Figure | Sound Studio | WaveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.0 (#57) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| Integrations | Sound Studio supports AudioUnit plug-in hosting, AppleScript, and Automator. | WaveLab supports third-party VST3 plug-ins, external audio editors and hardware devices, and WaveLab Pro can operate as an ARA extension in compatible applications. |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Felt Tip says it collects contact information users voluntarily provide and does not sell or rent personal information. | Steinberg says personal data is used in accordance with applicable data protection rules including the GDPR and German data protection laws. |
| Support | The maker provides a Sound Studio support knowledge base with articles on recording and editing, MP3 saving, license codes, purchasing, and installation. | Steinberg’s imprint says technical support is available only to registered users. |
| Supported platforms | macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later | Windows, macOS |
| System requirements | The download page requires macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later; technical specifications list a Mac with an Intel or M1 processor and 1 GB of RAM. | The current product page lists Windows 10 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 24H2 or newer, macOS 14–26, four or more CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB core-install space and a 1440×900 minimum display. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Sound Studio
- Individual License£39.99, paid once
- Site License£782.53, paid once
WaveLab
- WaveLab LEFree
- WaveLab Elements 13$99.99, paid once
- WaveLab Pro 13$499.99, paid once
In their own words
Sound Studio
Sound Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WaveLab
WaveLab is an audio mastering and editing suite for Windows and macOS. Its tools cover audio editing, audio montage, batch processing, and spectral editing, with multitrack editing, noise reduction, and video synchronization also listed. It supports VST 3 plug-ins from other manufacturers. The edition comparison lists podcasting integrations with SoundCloud, Spreaker, Podbean, Buzzsprout, and Castos, and says Pro and Elements can replace audio in video.
WaveLab Pro 13 includes Dolby Atmos mastering tools for ADM file editing, loudness control, and album assembly. It supports sample rates up to 384 kHz and more than 1,000 audio tracks; Elements 13 supports up to 96 kHz and eight tracks. Downloads are listed for Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2 or newer, Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and macOS 14, 15, or 26. The pricing note is From $99.99 · 60-day trial. A free WaveLab LE copy is available with qualifying hardware and a Download Access Code. The Pro trial requires signing in or creating a Steinberg ID.