Audacity Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Audacity for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Tenacity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Audacity and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Audacity are REAPER, Ocenaudio, Adobe Audition and SoundCraft.

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

    96 Tenacity alternatives

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    • Since 2021

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
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  2. REAPER icon
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    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.

    104 REAPER alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. Ocenaudio icon
     151 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.

    57 Ocenaudio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2012

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Adobe Audition icon
     190 likes

    If you are looking for an audio editor that goes beyond the basic features of Audacity, Adobe Audition may be worth considering. Often referred to simply as 'Audition', this software is an audio editing and post-production suite that allows you to perform a range of tasks, from basic audio editing to advanced spectral editing. While it is a paid alternative to Audacity, many users feel that it is worth the investment for the added features and functionality.

    One of the standout features of Adobe Audition is its spectral editing capabilities, which allow you to visually isolate and manipulate specific frequencies within an audio file. This can be particularly useful for removing unwanted noise or enhancing certain aspects of a recording. While Audacity does offer multitrack editing and mix music features, Adobe Audition's spectral editing capabilities make it a top choice for those who need more advanced audio editing tools. Overall, if you are looking for a powerful audio editor with advanced features, Adobe Audition is definitely worth considering as an alternative to Audacity.

    109 Adobe Audition alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  5. SoundCraft icon
     18 likes

    Recording, editing and mixing audio; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Avid Pro Tools, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    52 SoundCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  6. 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

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Audio Hijack icon
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    Capture audio seamlessly. Audio Hijack supports macOS for recording from applications like iTunes and Skype, and devices like microphones. It features customizable effects, real-time monitoring, and various save formats with scheduled recordings and a drag-and-drop interface.

    37 Audio Hijack alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Mac
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  8. Every track includes real time equalization and dynamics processing to sweeten and fine tune your mix. This is in addition to your six real time track effects, making Fairlight far more powerful than other digital audio workstation software!

    16 DaVinci Resolve Fairlight alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2021

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. MixPad icon
     25 likes

    MixPad provides free audio mixing and recording with unlimited tracks, MIDI editor, low latency, various effects like EQ and reverb, and supports multiple audio formats and exporting. Perfect for creating professional audio with user-friendly drag and drop functionality.

    61 MixPad alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. TwistedWave icon
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    TwistedWave is a very easy to use and powerful audio editor.

    It supports Audio Unit plug-ins and many file formats, including wav, aiff, caf, mp3, mp4, FLAC, Ogg/Vorbis and ambisonic sound files.

    Good multichannel support. TwistedWave lets you easily add, remove or reorder chan.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. 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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  12. Sneedacity icon
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    Sneedacity (named after Sneed's Feed and Seed from The Simpsons episode, "E-I-E-I-D'oh") is a free (libre), open source, and privacy-respecting audio recording and editing suite forked from Audacity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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