FL Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Editors

The best Audio Editor alternative to FL Studio is Ableton Live. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AudioTool or Soundtrap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them are Audio Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Editor alternatives to FL Studio are Ardour, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro and Cubase.

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  1. Ableton Live icon
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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.

    83 Ableton Live alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Ableton Live Features

    1.  Digital Audio Workstation
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Virtual Instrument
    5.  Audio Recording
    6.  Music Sequencer
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Batch Editing

    Ableton Live VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Ableton Live as an Alternative to FL Studio
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    Guest
    Positive Jun 1, 2017
    3

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

    Guest
    Positive Jan 21, 2017
    2

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

    Guest
    Positive Nov 10, 2016
    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

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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
  2. Ardour icon
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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.

    89 Ardour alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Virtual Instrument

    Ardour VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Ardour as an Alternative to FL Studio
    burnx50
    Dec 4, 2021
    2

    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.

    Guest
    Negative Mar 29, 2015
    -3

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

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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
  3. Bitwig Studio icon
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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.

    49 Bitwig Studio alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Bitwig Studio Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Modular System
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Grid layout
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Piano Roll
    8.  Music Sequencer
    9.  Support for MIDI
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Looper
    12.  Support for scripting

    Bitwig Studio VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Bitwig Studio as an Alternative to FL Studio
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    Positive Dec 14, 2020
    0

    May be better than others, really

    Guest
    Positive Apr 6, 2017
    0

    lots of the same mechanics

    Guest
    Positive May 10, 2020
    0

    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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    • Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great FL Studio alternative.

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

    78 Logic Pro alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    Logic Pro Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Music Recording
    7.  Support for MIDI
    8.  Support for VST Plugins
    9.  Record Tracks
    10.  Loop Library

    Logic Pro VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Logic Pro as an Alternative to FL Studio
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    Guest
    Positive Sep 7, 2020
    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.

    Panjabi Khaled
    Positive Mar 15, 2019
    -2

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

    Guest
    Positive Nov 9, 2017
    -3

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

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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
  5. AudioTool icon
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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.

    70 AudioTool alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    AudioTool Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  Cloud based
    6.  Modular System
    7.  Community-based
    8.  Piano Roll
    9.  Sound Effects

    AudioTool VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about AudioTool as an Alternative to FL Studio
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    zerush
    Positive May 23, 2021
    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 Nov 25, 2016
    4

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

    Guest
    Positive Nov 17, 2017
    -1

    realistic interface, better than fruityloops

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

    76 Cubase alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Cubase Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Performance
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Voice Recording
    8.  Music Recording
    9.  Mix Music
    10.  Piano Roll

    Cubase VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Cubase as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Positive Apr 13, 2020
    1

    best, most useful audioworkstation

    Guest
    Positive May 12, 2019
    1

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

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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
  7. Cakewalk icon
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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...

    113 Cakewalk alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for MIDI
    4.  Multitrack editing
    5.  Step Sequencer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Virtual Instrument
    9.  Music Looper
    10.  Lossless Audio
    11.  Music Sequencer
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Cakewalk VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Cakewalk as an Alternative to FL Studio
    maurosoft391
    Positive Oct 8, 2022
    1

    Cakewalk is the best alternative to FL studio

    Richie Scassellati
    Positive May 24, 2023
    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.

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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
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