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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 50 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, Sound Forge, Qtractor and Magix ACID Pro.

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  1. Audacity icon

    Audacity

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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.

    126 Audacity alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comment summary: Audacity is widely criticized for lacking professional features found in Adobe Audition. Users note that Audacity's multi-track editing feels clunky, and its range of effects appears limited compared to Audition. While praised for being open-source and having plugins, Audacity is often described as inadequate for professional editing. Its basic functionality and linear editing approach are highlighted as significant drawbacks compared to the robust capabilities of Audition.
    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
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    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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    • Most users think Audacity is a great Adobe Audition alternative.

    • Audacity is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Adobe Audition.

    • Audacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adobe Audition.

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

    Ableton Live

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    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.

    85 Ableton Live alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Cody Pertuit
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    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.

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    • Ableton Live is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Sound Forge icon

    Sound Forge

     86 likes
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    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.

    63 Sound Forge alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Voltra
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    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.

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    • Most users think Sound Forge is a great Adobe Audition alternative.

    • Sound Forge is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Sound Forge is LightweightAdobe Audition is not according to our users
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    Qtractor

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    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...

    76 Qtractor alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Magix ACID Pro

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    Experience transformative music production with multitrack recording, comprehensive MIDI sequencing, legendary looping, and Transparent Technology for seamless creative flow without barriers in professional audio creation and post-production.

    62 Magix ACID Pro alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. Reason icon

    Reason

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    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.

    73 Reason alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Comments about Reason as an Alternative to Adobe Audition
    Guest
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    Reason is a musical performance software aimed at musicians and music producer. It is not an audio file editor / analyzer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Reason is a legitimate Adobe Audition alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Reason is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Audition is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Steinberg WaveLab

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    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...

    44 Steinberg WaveLab alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Audio Evolution

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    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...

    80 Audio Evolution alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Nuendo

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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  14. Audio Evolution Mobile Studio icon

    Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

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    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.

    47 Audio Evolution Mobile Studio alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Acoustica

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    The Acoustica Premium Edition 7 workspace with an audio clip loaded in the editor.
     
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