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FL Studio is described as '(originally known as FruityLoops) is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) offering a complete range of professional tools for everything from audio editing and beat creation to advanced arrangement, composition, mixing and mastering' 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 Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and iPad. The best alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FL Studio are Ableton Live, Reaper, Ardour and Bitwig Studio.

FL Studio alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FL Studio.
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  1. LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio , which allow you to produce music with your computer.

    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsLMMS support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
    ⚫︎ PortableLMMS can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    ⚫︎ CustomizableLMMS is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
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    Almost everyone thinks LMMS is a great alternative to FL Studio.
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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

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    VenHayz

    Although quite different and not as convenient like FL Studio, it's still probably the best thing we're gonna get for free.

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    No support for much file formats

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    lmms is good but, the problem i have with it is that it's that theres not many plugins and the vst support kinda sucks

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    It's Similar to Fl Studio and very much similar I say

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    sedeti

    This is like FL studio but free

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    lierxagerate24

    This DAW should not even be on the list, the thing can't even load samples.

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  2. Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.

    ⚫︎ Virtual InstrumentAbleton Live uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
    ⚫︎ Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Ableton Live based on incoming audio in real time.
    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsAbleton Live support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
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    Most users think Ableton Live is a great alternative to FL Studio.

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

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

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    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

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  4. REAPER is a complete digital audio production application for Windows, Mac and Linux, offering a full multi-track audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing and mastering tool set.

    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsReaper support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
    ⚫︎ CustomizableReaper is easy to customize with themes or similar features.
    ⚫︎ Support for scriptingReaper supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    ⚫︎ PortableReaper can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    ⚫︎ Support for MIDIReaper includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
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    Almost everyone thinks Reaper is a great alternative to FL Studio.

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

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    Because the developer Justin Frankel is a genius.

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    Ardour

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    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. It runs on GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Ardour's intention is to provide digital audio workstation software suitable for professional use.

    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsArdour support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
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    Ardour vs FL Studio opinions
    Most users think Ardour is a great alternative to FL Studio.
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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.

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

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  6. 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.

    ⚫︎ Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Bitwig Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsBitwig Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
    ⚫︎ Support for scriptingBitwig Studio supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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    Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great alternative to FL Studio.

    May be better than others, really

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    lots of the same mechanics

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

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    Caustic

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    Caustic is a music creation tool inspired by rack-mount synthesizers / samplers rigs. Everything is real-time and optimized for mobile devices.

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    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 3.2.0, released in February 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    Caustic vs FL Studio opinions
    Most users think Caustic is a great alternative to FL Studio.

    Although I would seriously recommend Caustic to anyone that wants to make synth music and do VERY basic production, I would not recommend it for professionals as it lacks many features (VSTs, etc.)

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  9. Logic Pro lets you translate musical inspiration into professional productions. A range of powerful, easy-to-use features puts sophisticated tools at your fingertips, and complete surround support lets you make incredible, immersive music.

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    Logic Pro vs FL Studio opinions
    Most users think Logic Pro is a great alternative to FL Studio.

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

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    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.

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    pagkhaledfr

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

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  10. 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.

    ⚫︎ Support for MIDIAudioTool includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
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    Most users think AudioTool is a great alternative to FL Studio.
    VenHayz

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

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    zerush

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

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    realistic interface, better than fruityloops

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    It's very intuitive, the program helps to initiate people into the world of beat making.

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

    ⚫︎ Support for VST PluginsCubase support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
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    Cubase vs FL Studio opinions
    Most users think Cubase is a great alternative to FL Studio.

    best, most useful audioworkstation

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

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  12. Soundtrap is a freemium online cross-platform digital audio workstation for browsers that allows users to create music or podcasts. The DAW is operated by Soundtrap AB, which was bought by Spotify in November 2017.

    ⚫︎ Support for MIDISoundtrap includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
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    Most users think Soundtrap is a great alternative to FL Studio.
    nd134ever

    this is a really good alternative, all of the alternatives are very good, but we all know fl studio is the absolute best

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    it is a good alternative to fl studio because they both do a great job.

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