Adobe Audition AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Adobe Audition is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Audition and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Adobe Audition are Ableton Live, Audionaut, Qtractor and Reason.

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  1. Audacity icon
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    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.

    152 Audacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • AppImageHub
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  2. Ableton Live icon
     226 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.

    106 Ableton Live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  3. Audionaut icon
     18 likes

    Audionaut is a free, open-source desktop application for effortless audio editing and recording. Whether you're working on music, podcasts, or multitrack recordings, it gives you precise cutting, per-track playlists, flexible multi-channel support, and clean exports —...

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Qtractor icon
     56 likes

    Qtractor is an Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt framework. Target platform is GNU/Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) for audio, and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) for MIDI, are the main infrastructures for...

    87 Qtractor alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Reason icon
     120 likes

    Reason is a virtual studio rack with all the tools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music. And it's more than just a set of excellent synths and effects. It's a complete music system. Step into the age of Reason.

    83 Reason alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  6. Mastering is one of the most important parts of the music production process. It is a unique art and, for 25 years, WaveLab has been the number one choice for mastering professionals. WaveLab is a complete mastering solution, with every tool that you will ever need to cover your...

    51 Steinberg WaveLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  7. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio app, offering features such as virtual instruments, pitch and time editing of vocals, unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation, and more.

    55 Audio Evolution Mobile Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Record your ideas on the go or create entire music productions from scratch, we'll leave it up to you! This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio featuring virtual instruments, editing with unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation and...

    90 Audio Evolution alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Sequoia icon
     1 like

    Magix Sequoia is a powerful, full-featured audio production, broadcasting, post-production and mastering solution designed for big studio sound engineers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Nuendo icon
     1 like

    Digital Audio Workstation (Daw) specifically designed for film audio post, ADR, re-mixing, surround mixing and mastering. Similar to Audition and Fairlight.

    13 Nuendo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  11. Acoustica icon
     8 likes

    Acoustica is a comprehensive audio editor for recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Re-implemented from scratch for the highest quality demands and cross-platform support, Acoustica 7 is now the perfect tool for editing, mastering and restoration work on both Mac and PC (32...

    36 Acoustica alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  12. Cubasis icon
     4 likes

    Cubasis is Steinberg's full-featured DAW for mobile devices. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. Record tracks in high-resolution audio quality, and edit your music with the Key and Sample Editors, while the...

    45 Cubasis alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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