The Best FL Studio AlternativesTop Music Production Apps & Digital Audio Workstations like FL Studio

FL Studio is described as 'Comprehensive DAW for digital audio tasks, featuring advanced composition, arrangement, and editing tools, tailored for music professionals' and is a very popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Android apps. The best FL Studio alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FL Studio are Ableton Live, Ardour, REAPER and Bitwig Studio.

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  1. LMMS icon

    LMMS

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    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.

    91 LMMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    Comment summary: LMMS is praised for being free and versatile, supporting VST plugins and available across different platforms. Users appreciate its similarities to FL Studio, including a familiar interface and workflow. However, criticisms focus on its limited functionality, lack of plugins, and perceived complexity compared to FL Studio. While some users find it suitable for basic tasks, others believe it falls short as a professional DAW alternative.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    All though it lacks some of its FL studios features? (i.e attachable and detachable panels) it does support VST plugins and the interface is very easy to use once you get used it, all in all, it's a great DAW, anyone who says it's bad ethier has bias or not enough experience with the program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    No support for much file formats

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    oktayey
    Positive
    0

    It is free and open-source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think LMMS is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FL Studio.

    • LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FL Studio.

    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • LMMS is Customizable and Privacy focusedFL Studio is not according to our users
  2. Ableton Live icon

    Ableton Live

     211 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Ableton Live as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Very easy to use and get used to and very good midi support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It is a DAW, like FL Studio, and is probably the most used substitute.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is so easy to use if you get used to it, no flashy colors, no next gen gui, just simple, easy to use program and you can learn how to use it very fast, recommended

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Ableton Live is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Ableton Live is the most popular commercial alternative to FL Studio.

    • Ableton Live is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Ardour

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

    92 Ardour alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Ardour as an Alternative to FL Studio
    burnx50
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    Ardour is not "simply a recorder", it's a fully featured DAW, and while Ardour's general layout differs from FL's layout, it can be used to a full extent as a multi-purpose workstation in addition to audio recording, be it MIDI editing or electronic music.

    Sebastian
    Positive
    0

    its a equal to FL Studio and other DAW´s

    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    FL Studio is to do with Music production, Ardour is simply a recorder.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Ardour is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ardour is Privacy focusedFL Studio is not according to our users
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    REAPER

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    A digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    83 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    0

    Much more of a focus on mixing than FL studios more production based angle

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Because the developer Justin Frankel is a genius.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think REAPER is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is CustomizableFL Studio is not according to our users
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    Bitwig Studio

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    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.

    53 Bitwig Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    David
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    The best multiplatform Digital Audio Workstations, cheaper than FL Studio. It is also very intutive to use and has a good design.

    If you want a great DAW for Windows and Linux this is your best choice.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    lots of the same mechanics

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    well thought through, very good structure, better vst handling than ableton. No pro or ultimate collectors edition shennanigans, just demo, lite and full.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Bitwig Studio is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Logic Pro icon

    Logic Pro

     119 likes
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    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    79 Logic Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Comments about Logic Pro as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Logic Pro is easy to use, comes with lots of presets, has a ton of instruments and is compatible with the plugins I need. Better than FL Studio.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Panjabi Khaled
    Positive
    -2

    Professional DAW with huge fan-base, but for mac users.

    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    A complete and not-so-difficult to use software. It's got a great quality and costs just about $200.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Logic Pro is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Logic Pro is the most popular iPad alternative to FL Studio.

    • Logic Pro is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. AudioTool icon

    AudioTool

     79 likes
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    Make music online with a powerful set of tools ranging from synthesizers and samplers to mixers, delays, reverb and much more. AudioTool is an advanced, collaborative DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) built for the browser.

    76 AudioTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    zerush
    Positive
    1

    A good app also for users with a PC with few resources, no need to download anyting, apart from the created music

    VenHayz
    Positive
    4

    Free, complexity similar to that of FL Studio. Can be picked up on with minor FL Studio knowledge.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    realistic interface, better than fruityloops

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think AudioTool is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • AudioTool is the most popular Web-based alternative to FL Studio.

    • AudioTool is Free and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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    Cakewalk

     74 likes
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    Cakewalk, formerly SONAR, is a comprehensive audio software for music composition, audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering. It features a full suite of high quality audio and MIDI effects and instruments and composition tools ranging from drum sequencer and piano roll...

    115 Cakewalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    maurosoft391
    Positive
    1

    Cakewalk is the best alternative to FL studio

    Richie Scassellati
    Positive
    0

    Cakewalk by Bandlab is a free DAW packed with plenty of features so you don't have to worry about spending money on or pirating FL Studio just because seemingly every popular musician uses FL Studio.

    citruskaka
    Positive
    0

    though cakewalk is a good alternative, bandlab have stopped updating the DAW

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    • Almost everyone thinks Cakewalk is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Cakewalk is Free Personal and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cakewalk is CustomizableFL Studio is not according to our users
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    Cubase

     86 likes
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    Definitive desktop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for professional mixing, mastering, music production and sound design.

    77 Cubase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Guest
    Positive
    1

    best, most useful audioworkstation

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It has a lot of the same sounds/etc. as FL Studio

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Cubase is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Cubase is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Reason

     117 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Reason as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Seems tough at first look but it does very good job as very best alternative FL Studio. Keep Rocking.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Reason is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Reason is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Soundtrap

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    Soundtrap is a freemium online cross-platform digital audio workstation for browsers that allows users to create music or podcasts.

    45 Soundtrap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Guest
    Positive
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    it is a good alternative to fl studio because they both do a great job.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    nd134ever
    Positive
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    this is a really good alternative, all of the alternatives are very good, but we all know fl studio is the absolute best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Soundtrap is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • Soundtrap is Freemium and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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