Free FL Studio Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FL Studio for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is LMMS, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to FL Studio are Cakewalk, Bespoke Synth, Zrythm and Waveform.

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FL Studio alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps, but if you're looking for Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Free and Windows + Free + Support for VST Plugins. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FL Studio.
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FL Studio alternatives page was last updated Feb 19, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Export to MP3
    5.  Export to MIDI
    6.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    7.  Portable
    8.  Audio Recording
    9.  Music Sequencer
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  No registration required

    LMMS VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about LMMS as an Alternative to FL Studio
    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
    May 8, 2017
    32

    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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Jan 3, 2020
    -2

    No support for much file formats

    Most Recent Comment
    oktayey
    Positive Dec 30, 2023
    0

    It is free and open-source.

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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
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    Cakewalk

     70 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...

    114 Cakewalk alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cakewalk screenshot 1

    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
  4. Bespoke Synth icon

    Bespoke Synth

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

    76 Bespoke Synth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Bespoke Synth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Modular connections
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Virtual Instrument
    4.  Node Based
    5.  Music Looper
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Support for MIDI
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Recording
    12.  Mix Music

    Bespoke Synth VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about Bespoke Synth as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Negative Aug 21, 2024
    0

    One is a synth, the other is a DAW

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    • Bespoke Synth is Free and Open SourceFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bespoke Synth is LightweightFL Studio is not according to our users
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    Zrythm

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

    92 Zrythm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Zrythm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Audio Export
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Support for Audio Units Plugins

    Zrythm VS FL Studio

     
  7. Waveform icon

    Waveform

     57 likes
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    Waveform is a commercial, cross-platform DAW. With a focus on design and composition, it offers tools to greatly simplify everything from initial inspiration to the final mix.

    60 Waveform alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Waveform screenshot 1

    Waveform Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

    Waveform VS FL Studio

     
  8. MAGIX Music Maker icon

    MAGIX Music Maker

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    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.

    39 MAGIX Music Maker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MAGIX Music Maker screenshot 1

    MAGIX Music Maker Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Loops
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Sample packs
    5.  MultiTrack

    MAGIX Music Maker VS FL Studio

     
    Comments about MAGIX Music Maker as an Alternative to FL Studio
    Guest
    Negative Jul 24, 2024
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive Dec 2, 2016
    0

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

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    • Most users think MAGIX Music Maker is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • MAGIX Music Maker is Freemium and ProprietaryFL Studio is Paid and Proprietary
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    MixPad

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    MixPad provides free audio mixing and recording with unlimited tracks, MIDI editor, low latency, various effects like EQ and reverb, and supports multiple audio formats and exporting. Perfect for creating professional audio with user-friendly drag and drop functionality.

    41 MixPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Mixpad Music Mixer and Studio Recorder Track Settings

    MixPad Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Mix Music
    3.  MultiTrack
    4.  Sound Effects
    5.  Multitrack editing
    6.  Support for Multitracker
    7.  Automatic Looping
    8.  Music Recording

    MixPad VS FL Studio

     
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