The Best Adobe Audition AlternativesTop Music Production Apps & Audio Editors like Adobe Audition

Adobe Audition is described as 'Robust audio editing tool for commercial projects offering dynamic post-production features, perfect for video and podcast editing' and is a very popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Audition for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Adobe Audition alternative is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adobe Audition are REAPER, Tenacity, Ardour and Ocenaudio.

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  1. Audacity icon

    Audacity

     2365 likes

    Audacity, a free open-source multi-track editor, enables high-quality audio processing across platforms. Supports diverse formats, plugins, and scripting languages, offering robust features like batching, visual tools, and accessibility.

    125 Audacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Audacity vs Adobe Audition Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Blaster84x
    6

    Open source, and if you miss some Audition features, most of them can be added with plugins.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    16

    Audacity has a limited feature set in comparison to Audition. It lacks the majority of the editing features found in Audition.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Voltra
    Positive
    -1

    The only thing that makes it an alternative is that it's also an audio editor. Multi-track editing is clunky. Single track editing is even worse (no splitting, dragging, etc.) as it is linear (!!!) instead of non-linear. It has effects, but most of them are very barebones and limited (ouch the EQs...). The only good effects are the noise reduction (which requires you to master EQ and/or have a de-reverb plugin) and the compressor which is just a barebones one.

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    • Audacity is Free and Open SourceAdobe Audition is Paid and Proprietary
    • Audacity is LightweightAdobe Audition is not according to our users
  2. REAPER icon

    REAPER

     255 likes

    Digital audio workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux offering multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, mastering, powerful automation, plugin support, scriptable customization, portable installs, frequent updates, and a comprehensive feature set.

    85 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Default theme
     
  4. Tenacity icon

    Tenacity

     112 likes

    Tenacity is an easy-to-use, privacy-friendly, FLOSS, cross-platform multi-track audio editor/recorder for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems.

    87 Tenacity alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    • Haiku
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    Ocenaudio

     142 likes

    Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users.

    48 Ocenaudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.
     
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    Ocenaudio vs Adobe Audition Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    it has almost all the most used features except for Mix paste option. Hope it comes soon. my first impression is great

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Ocenaudio is Free and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ocenaudio is LightweightAdobe Audition is not according to our users
  8. Ableton Live icon

    Ableton Live

     213 likes

    Music software facilitating idea creation, editing, and performance with Arrangement and Session Views. Enhanced interfaces, improved waveforms, and great EQs provide intuitive and detailed music-making for studio and stage experiences.

    87 Ableton Live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Ableton Live vs Adobe Audition Comments
    Cody Pertuit
    Negative
    0

    It's targeted at musicians and has pretty horrendous file management, there's no easy way to export a specific clip to a file, without many extra steps. It's a fantastic DAW I use regularly but I also use Audition to manage my audio samples and to record short audio clips.

    • Ableton Live is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. WavePad icon

    WavePad

     46 likes

    Comprehensive audio editing software for Windows and macOS, offering recording, editing tools like cut, copy, paste, effects, batch processing, file format support, integration with MixPad, spectral analysis, text-to-speech, and audio restoration. Export to video or audio.

    56 WavePad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    WavePad Audio and Music Editor Main Screen
     
  11. GarageBand icon

    GarageBand

     268 likes

    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    105 GarageBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPad Version: Tracks
     
  12. Sound Forge icon

    Sound Forge

     86 likes

    Comprehensive audio editing software offering high-resolution multi-channel recording, advanced mastering and restoration tools, non-destructive editing, VST support, batch processing, disc burning, 1-click cleaning, and export to broadcast or streaming formats.

    64 Sound Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Sound Forge vs Adobe Audition Comments
    Voltra
    Positive
    0

    The closest in my opinion, even if it still lacks a lot of niceties that Audition offers by default (e.g. de-reverb, configurable compressors).

    It has the Sony (Vegas Pro) feel to it, so if it's something you're used to you'll feel right at home.

    It's basically the midpoint between Audacity and Audition.

    NB: The fact that you have to remember to "un-separate"/"lock" stereo channels each time you open a project is a pain.

    • Sound Forge is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Sound Forge is LightweightAdobe Audition is not according to our users
  13. Cakewalk icon

    Cakewalk

     75 likes

    Cakewalk, formerly SONAR, is a comprehensive audio software for music composition, audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering. It features a full suite of high quality audio and MIDI effects and instruments and composition tools ranging from drum sequencer and piano roll...

    117 Cakewalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cakewalk screenshot 1
     
  14. Logic Pro icon

    Logic Pro

     120 likes

    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    81 Logic Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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