Open Source Ardour Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Ardour for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is LMMS. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ardour and 14 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Ardour are Zrythm, Bespoke Synth, Qtractor and FamiStudio.

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  1. LMMS icon

    LMMS

     647 likes

    Cross-platform digital audio workstation supporting lossless audio and VST plugins. Features include music looping, sequencing, and MIDI support. Provides an ad-free, privacy-focused, portable experience without registration, working offline with extensibility through plugins and add-ons.

    96 LMMS alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    LMMS vs Ardour Comments
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    LMMS does not let you record audio tracks. You can only import samples.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceArdour is Paid and Open Source
    • LMMS is Customizable and LightweightArdour is not according to our users
  5. Qtractor icon

    Qtractor

     52 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...

    81 Qtractor alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. FamiStudio icon

    FamiStudio

     27 likes

    FamiStudio is very simple music editor for the Nintendo Entertainment System or Famicom. It is designed to be easier to use than FamiTracker, but its feature set is also much more limited.

    35 FamiStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Wine
    Version 1.4.0
     
  7. Rosegarden icon

    Rosegarden

     58 likes

    Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. Yadaw icon

    Yadaw

     4 likes

    A lightweight, cross-platform DAW built in Rust with egui, designed for sound design and audio prototyping.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. MusE Sequencer icon

    MusE Sequencer

     10 likes

    Open-source DAW for GNU/Linux designed for multitrack MIDI and audio sequencing, real-time effects, automation, plugin support including LV2, VST, DSSI, non-destructive editing, JACK compatibility, and free BSD port for advanced audio production and virtual studio needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  13. Frinika icon

    Frinika

     16 likes

    Frinika is a free (licensed under GNU GPL) complete music workstation software containing sequencer, midi support, soft synthesizers, audio recorder, piano roll/tracker/notation editing and more. The goal of Frinika is to be a complete platform for making music with your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Open Octave icon

    Open Octave

     13 likes

    Open Octave Midi is a Linux based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) designed to give musicians the tools needed to make composing on a computer possible, and even fun! The project is focused on orchestral and film writing and recording.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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