Sound Studio vs WavePad
Sound Studio
felttip.comWavePad
nch.com.auSide by side
| Figure | Sound Studio | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.0 (#57) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Effects | Included effects include chorus, delay and echo, flanger, reverb, pitch and tempo, and 3-band, 10-band, and graphic EQ. | Built-in effects include echo, amplification, equalization, normalization, envelope, reverb and reverse. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Integrations | Sound Studio supports AudioUnit plug-in hosting, AppleScript, and Automator. | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. |
| Privacy | Felt Tip says it collects contact information users voluntarily provide and does not sell or rent personal information. | NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site. |
| Support | The maker provides a Sound Studio support knowledge base with articles on recording and editing, MP3 saving, license codes, purchasing, and installation. | NCH provides WavePad video tutorials, a help manual, FAQ, forum and technical support contact. |
| Supported platforms | macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 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 product page lists Windows 7 through 11 and macOS 10.5 or later; mobile requirements are iOS 12 or later and Android 5.0 or later. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Sound Studio
- Individual License£39.99, paid once
- Site License£782.53, paid once
WavePad
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$99 a year
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$60 a year
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$16.50 a month
- Free versionFree
- WavePad Free VersionFree
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$21.48 a month
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$39.95 a year
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$69.95 a year
In their own words
Sound Studio
Sound Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WavePad
WavePad records and edits music, voice, and other audio on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression, and pitch shifting, while effects include echo, amplification, and equalization. Restoration tools reduce noise and remove clicks and pops. The software supports more than 50 formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and M4A. Batch processing can apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation. WavePad supports sample rates from 6 to 192 kHz, in stereo or mono and at 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits. It also supports DirectX and VST plugins, though the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library. The maker lists podcast and radio editing, voiceovers, ringtone creation, and audio restoration as typical uses. The free version costs nothing, is for non-commercial use, and does not expire. It enables additional Master's Edition features for a 14-day trial after installation. Paid options include $60 a year for Standard Edition and $99 a year for Master's Edition.