Free Ableton Live Alternatives

The best free alternative to Ableton Live is LMMS, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ableton Live and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Ableton Live are GarageBand, Bespoke Synth, Cakewalk and AudioTool.

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Ableton Live alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors. Other popular filters includes Windows + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ableton Live.

Ableton Live

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Music Production App
Paid • Proprietary

Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.

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Ableton Live alternatives page was last updated Feb 1, 2022

Stargate
Stargate is a holistic audio production solution, with everything you need to make music on a computer.
84 Stargate alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
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PlayGround - Organic Remix
Playground is a new way to experience the music of curated artists from around the globe.
68 PlayGround - Organic Remix alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
PlayGround - Organic Remix Features
Mix Music
Music Library
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Discontinued
The last version is from May 2019.
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Amped Studio
Amped Studio is a modern web based music studio and production environment. With the instant access of a web application you can quickly get in to creating music with virtual instruments, effects, loops, samples and easy to use tools.
65 Amped Studio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Online
Amped Studio Features
Support for MIDI
Music Sequencer
Mix Music
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Skale Tracker
Skale Tracker is a music tracker (a special kind of music sequencer) available for Windows and Linux on the desktop as well as in a Flash-based browser verison.
54 Skale Tracker alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Skale Tracker Features
Support for VST Plugins
Music Sequencer
Beat maker
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Discontinued
Online version is no longer available. Last desktop version, v0.81, released on December 2005, it's still downloadable and usable.
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Seq24
Seq24 is a minimal loop based midi sequencer. It was created to provide a very simple interface for editing and playing midi loops.
24 Seq24 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Seq24 Features
Music Looper
Support for MIDI
Music Sequencer
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HammerHead
HammerHead is a simple TR-909-like drum computer program aiming at the dance-scene. You can use it to create perfect Techno loops, Jungle patterns or House beats, but it's also suitable for Hip Hop, Triphop, Rap, Industrial and almost any other music you can think of.
47 HammerHead alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
HammerHead Features
Beat maker
Loops
Drums
Sample Library
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LNX Studio
LNX_Studio is a Digital Audio Work Station created in the SuperCollider language. It has a powerful set of tools for creating music, all of which can be networked. Co-location gigs or real-time collaborations don't have to be in the same room.
52 LNX Studio alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Mac
LNX Studio Features
Support for MIDI
Music Sequencer
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Soundtrap
Soundtrap is a freemium online cross-platform digital audio workstation for browsers that allows users to create music or podcasts.
39 Soundtrap alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Audio Editor
Platforms
- Online
Soundtrap Features
1. Support for MIDI
2. Web-Based
3. Social media collaboration
4. Distribution
5. Automatic Looping
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Sequencer64
Sequencer64 is a live-looping sequencer with an interface more like a hardware sequencer than track-based MIDI sequencers. Seq64 is a reboot of Seq24, extending it greatly over the last years.
24 Sequencer64 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Sequencer64 Features
Support for MIDI
Music Looper
Music Sequencer
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