Tenacity vs WaveLab
Tenacity
tenacityaudio.org
WaveLab
steinberg.netSide by side
| Figure | Tenacity | WaveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.5 (#94) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Spec score · Audio editors | 7.4 (#23) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Spec score · Game Audio Editors | 7.2 (#26) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Intended users | The manual describes uses including recording music, editing podcasts, and analyzing signals for academic research. | Steinberg describes WaveLab LE as suited to hobby musicians, home studio owners, freelancers, and podcasters. |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project directs users to its Matrix channel for real-time help and its Lemmy community for discussions. | Steinberg’s imprint says technical support is available only to registered users. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, *BSD, and Haiku | Windows, macOS |
| System requirements | The manual recommends at least 2 GB of available RAM and 10–15 GB of storage for modest usage, with more needed for larger projects. | 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
WaveLab
- WaveLab LEFree
- WaveLab Elements 13$99.99, paid once
- WaveLab Pro 13$499.99, paid once
In their own words
Tenacity
Tenacity 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.