FL Studio Alternatives for Linux

FL Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FL Studio are Reaper, Ardour, Bitwig Studio and Caustic.

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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LMMS
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90 alternatives to LMMS
LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio , which allow you to produce music with your computer. This includes the creation of melodies and beats, the synthesis and mixing of sounds, and arranging of...
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LMMS Features
1. Support for VST PluginsLMMS support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. PortableLMMS can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with LMMS, by handling note and performance information.
4. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
Export to MP3
Piano Roll
Export to MIDI
MIDI Keyboard Input
Customizable
Royalty-free music
Lossless quality
Beat bassline
Image exporting
Support for Android Things
LMMS vs FL Studio opinions
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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It's probably the best free DAW I've ever come across. It is so capable. When I got used to it, I was astonished about how much I could achieve with it. I couldn't stop telling my producer friends about it. They all use REASON and CUBASE and obviously they don't take me seriously because I never did a music production course and they have; so telling them about this good DAW means nothing to them. I love it nonetheless.
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It’s not even close to being considered DAW, let alone an alternative to FL Studio
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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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Reaper
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82 alternatives to Reaper
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.
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Reaper Features
1. Support for VST PluginsReaper support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Support for scriptingReaper supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. PortableReaper can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Support for MIDIReaper includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
5. Ad-freeReaper doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Dark ModeReaper supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Customizable
MultiTrack
Extensive customisability
Convert audio to MIDI
Spectral editing
Built-in routing
Multi Channel
Patch Management
Pitch shift engine
Piano Roll
Reaper vs FL Studio opinions
Almost everyone thinks Reaper is a great alternative to FL Studio.
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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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88 alternatives to Ardour
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.
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Ardour Features
1. Non Destructive EditingArdour allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. Support for VST PluginsArdour support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ardour, by handling note and performance information.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
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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Bitwig Studio
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42 alternatives to Bitwig Studio
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.
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Bitwig Studio Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Bitwig Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for VST PluginsBitwig Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Support for MIDIBitwig Studio includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. Support for scriptingBitwig Studio supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Grid layout
Modular System
Multiplatform
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Music Recording
Bitwig Studio vs FL Studio opinions
Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great alternative to FL Studio.
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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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53 alternatives to Caustic
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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Caustic Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Caustic, by handling note and performance information.
Beat bassline
Loops
Piano Roll
Plug-in support
Mix Music
Beat maker
MIDI Keyboard Input
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 3.2.0, released in February 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website.

Caustic vs FL Studio opinions
Most users think Caustic is a great alternative to FL Studio.
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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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Rosegarden
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
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102 alternatives to Rosegarden
Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.
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Rosegarden Features
1. Support for MIDIRosegarden includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Piano Roll
Customizable
Rosegarden vs FL Studio opinions
Most users think Rosegarden is a great alternative to FL Studio.
Zrythm
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Freemium • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
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87 alternatives to Zrythm
Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.
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Zrythm Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZrythm can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for VST PluginsZrythm support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Zrythm, by handling note and performance information.
4. Ad-freeZrythm doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Multiple languages
Audio Export
Mix Music
Support for Audio Units Plugins
Music Mastering
Waveform
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52 alternatives to Waveform
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.
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Waveform Features
1. Support for VST PluginsWaveform support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Bespoke Synth
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74 alternatives to Bespoke Synth
Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.
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Bespoke Synth Features
1. Virtual InstrumentBespoke Synth uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
2. Node BasedBespoke Synth supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Modular connections
Synthesizer
Mix Music
Music Recording
Radium
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Audio Editor
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69 alternatives to Radium
Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface.
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Radium Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Radium, by handling note and performance information.
2. Support for VST PluginsRadium support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Piano Roll
Modular System
Radium vs FL Studio opinions
Some users think Radium is a great alternative to FL Studio, some don't.