FL Studio AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Audio Editors

The best free Audio Editor alternative to FL Studio is AudioTool. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them are free Audio Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Audio Editor alternatives to FL Studio are Cakewalk, Zrythm, Soundtrap and Bespoke Synth.

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  1. AudioTool icon

    AudioTool

     81 likes

    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.

    78 AudioTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
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    AudioTool vs FL Studio Comments
    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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    • AudioTool is Free and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Cakewalk icon

    Cakewalk

     75 likes

    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...

    117 Cakewalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Cakewalk vs FL Studio Comments
    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

    • 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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  6. Soundtrap icon

    Soundtrap

     8 likes

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

    47 Soundtrap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
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    Soundtrap vs FL Studio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    6

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

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

    it's too simple and doesnt have enough features to be an FL studio "alternative", and the free version has even less features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    nd134ever
    Positive
    0

    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.
    • Soundtrap is Freemium and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Bespoke Synth icon

    Bespoke Synth

     29 likes

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

    83 Bespoke Synth alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Bespoke Synth vs FL Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    One is a synth, the other is a DAW

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Bespoke Synth is Free and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Qtractor icon

    Qtractor

     52 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...

    78 Qtractor alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Qtractor vs FL Studio Comments
    David
    Positive
    0

    Qtractor is a full fledged DAW for Linux. Unlike FL, it is not available for Windows or Mac. It also lacks the graphic refinement of FL as well as the powerful suite of bundled tools. While it's an alternative, it's not one of the closest.

    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    qtractor is not made for music production

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Qtractor is Free and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Qtractor is Privacy focusedFL Studio is not according to our users
  10. SoundBridge icon

    SoundBridge

     10 likes

    Free digital audio workstation featuring complete tracking, sequencing, editing, and mixing tools, third-party VST plugin integration, multi-touch screen gestures, real-time online collaboration, automation, built-in effects, low-latency drivers, and compatibility with Windows and macOS.

    69 SoundBridge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. MAGIX Music Maker icon

    MAGIX Music Maker

     24 likes

    Create songs, soundtracks, and beats with 1,500+ sounds, 64 audio/MIDI tracks, and a mixing console featuring effects and synths, catering to new and experienced musicians. Industry-standard CD burning and a user-friendly interface make music creation seamless and accessible.

    42 MAGIX Music Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MAGIX Music Maker vs FL Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    you have to pay a vst3 plugin to use third party plugins

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

    It is easy to use, however it limits what can be made...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MAGIX Music Maker is Freemium and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  13. MusE Sequencer icon

    MusE Sequencer

     10 likes

    Open-source DAW for GNU/Linux designed for multitrack MIDI and audio sequencing, real-time effects, automation, plugin support including LV2, VST, DSSI, non-destructive editing, JACK compatibility, and free BSD port for advanced audio production and virtual studio needs.

    33 MusE Sequencer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    MusE Sequencer vs FL Studio Comments
    David
    Positive
    0

    MusE might lack the sophisticated visuals and native modules of FL but it's still an adept and well developed DAW. It's totally free and open source, though it's only for Linux. It supports LV2 and DSSI plugins as well as VST.

    • MusE Sequencer is Free and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  14. MultitrackStudio icon

    MultitrackStudio

     6 likes

    MultitrackStudio is a full-featured audio/MIDI multitrack recording software. It combines a multitrack recorder, a mixer, lots of effects and a MIDI sequencer in one package: everything that's needed to turn your computer into a digital multitrack music recording studio.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  15. Amped Studio icon

    Amped Studio

     3 likes

    Amped Studio is a modern web based music studio and production environment. With the instant access of a web application you can quickly get in to creating music with virtual instruments, effects, loops, samples and easy to use tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Amped Studio vs FL Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    you cant add your own midi files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Amped Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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