Cubase Alternatives for Linux

Cubase is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Cubase and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Cubase are REAPER, Ardour, Bitwig Studio and Zrythm.

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  1. LMMS icon

    LMMS

     667 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.

    99 LMMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    LMMS vs Cubase Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    It has a lot interesting functions.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    11

    Does not support harddisk recording - only midi or samples

    puikheid
    Negative
    0

    It's not a linear DAW and barely has any feature overlap.

    3 of 6 comments
    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceCubase is Paid and Proprietary
    • LMMS is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCubase is not according to our users
  2. REAPER icon

    REAPER

     265 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.

    94 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    REAPER vs Cubase Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    its more like cubase than other alternatives

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Reaper is an extremely powerful DAW for its price.

    Senior Member
    Positive
    0

    It has most of the features Cubase has for a fraction of the cost. Developers are constantly improving it throughout the years. Huge community base.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryCubase is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightCubase is not according to our users
  4. Ardour icon

    Ardour

     246 likes

    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.

    99 Ardour alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ardour 6
     
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    Ardour vs Cubase Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's great. Complete tool!

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Opensource, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, you can import PT projects, create your own model, and use it as a completed DAW for your computer. Enjoy !

    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceCubase is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ardour is Privacy focusedCubase is not according to our users
  5. Bitwig Studio icon

    Bitwig Studio

     97 likes

    Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform music-creation system for production, performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools and a super-fast workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Zrythm icon

    Zrythm

     39 likes

    Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Bespoke Synth icon

    Bespoke Synth

     32 likes

    Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Studio One icon

    Studio One

     50 likes

    Studio One is an advanced digital audio workstation for Mac and Windows featuring a bevy of powerful composition, editing, mixing and mastering tools on top of standard multi-track DAW features. Highly praised for its intuitive chord track that lets users drag and drop both...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Studio One Pro 7
     
  11. FamiStudio icon

    FamiStudio

     28 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.

    36 FamiStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Wine
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPhone
    Version 1.4.0
     
  12. Qtractor icon

    Qtractor

     53 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...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. n-Track Studio icon

    n-Track Studio

     14 likes

    n-Track Studio is an audio and MIDI multitrack recorder that turns your device into a full-fledged recording studio. Record and playback a virtually unlimited number of tracks, mix them during playback and add effects. Create MIDI tracks using the built-in General MIDI synth.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
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    n-Track Studio vs Cubase Comments
    erikwnielsen
    Positive
    0

    As a former veteran Cubase user, I feel at home right away in nTrack studio 9 pro for android. After beeing away from homerecording in 10 years, I feel the need for having an app for recording some casual jamming on my Kindle Fire. I am still not shure, if I would buy the basic nTrack for my PC instead of Cubase Elements, but nTrack is crossplatform and that is a big advantage. You can start your recordings on your smartphone by the campfire, and go home and finish it on your PC.

    • n-Track Studio is Paid and ProprietaryCubase is also Paid and Proprietary
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