WaveCut Audio Editor vs WavePad
WaveCut Audio Editor
abyssmedia.comWavePad
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| Figure | WaveCut Audio Editor | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.95/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.9 (#64) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Effects | Built-in effects include amplification, fades, normalization, filters, graphic equalization, noise gate, limiter, compressor, loudness, and declicker. | Built-in effects include echo, amplification, equalization, normalization, envelope, reverb and reverse. |
| Founded | 2002 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | AbyssMedia says it does not sell or give customer information to third parties and that order information is handled by third-party payment processors. | NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site. |
| Purpose | WaveCut Audio Editor is an enhanced Windows audio editor focused on commonly used editing features. | WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings. |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
Plans
WaveCut Audio Editor
- WaveCut Audio Editor$14.95 a month
- WaveCut Audio Editor$14.95, 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
WaveCut Audio Editor
WaveCut Audio Editor 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.