FL Studio Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to FL Studio for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to FL Studio are Ableton Live, REAPER, Ardour and Bitwig Studio.

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FL Studio alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors.  Other popular filters includes Linux + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FL Studio.
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Comprehensive DAW for digital audio tasks, featuring advanced composition, arrangement, and editing tools, tailored for music professionals.

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FL Studio alternatives page was last updated Feb 19, 2025
  1. LMMS icon
     594 likes

    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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Top LMMS 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.  Ad-free
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    LMMS VS FL Studio

    Is LMMS a good alternative to 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.
    Guest

    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 positive commentMay 8, 2017
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    Guest

    No support for much file formats

    Top negative commentJan 3, 2020
    -1
    oktayey

    It is free and open-source.

    Positive commentDec 30, 2023
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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
  2. Ableton Live icon
     200 likes

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

    83 Ableton Live alternatives
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    License model

    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
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    Ableton Live VS FL Studio

    Is Ableton Live a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about Ableton Live as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    Guest

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

    Positive commentJun 1, 2017
    3
    Guest

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

    Positive commentJan 21, 2017
    2
    Guest

    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

    Positive commentNov 10, 2016
    0
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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
  3. REAPER icon
     238 likes

    REAPER (Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording) is a digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows (XP and newer), macOS (10.5 and newer), and Linux.

    84 REAPER alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  MultiTrack
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Extensive customisability
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spectral editing
    11.  Multi Channel
    12.  Lossless Audio
    REAPER iconFL Studio Icon

    REAPER VS FL Studio

    Is REAPER a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about REAPER as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    Guest

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

    Negative commentJun 15, 2018
    0
    Guest

    Because the developer Justin Frankel is a genius.

    Positive commentJan 5, 2020
    2
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    • Most users think REAPER is a great FL Studio alternative.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryFL Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightFL Studio is not according to our users
  4. Ardour icon
     226 likes

    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.

    88 Ardour alternatives
    Ardour 6

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Ardour 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
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    Ardour VS FL Studio

    Is Ardour a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about Ardour as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    burnx50

    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.

    CommentDec 4, 2021
    1
    Guest

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

    Negative commentMar 29, 2015
    -2
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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
  5. Bitwig Studio icon
     88 likes

    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
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    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 iconFL Studio Icon

    Bitwig Studio VS FL Studio

    Is Bitwig Studio a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about Bitwig Studio as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    Guest

    May be better than others, really

    Positive commentDec 14, 2020
    0
    Guest

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

    Positive commentMay 10, 2020
    0
    Guest

    lots of the same mechanics

    Positive commentApr 6, 2017
    0
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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
  6. Logic Pro icon
     118 likes

    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.

    81 Logic Pro alternatives
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    License model

    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 iconFL Studio Icon

    Logic Pro VS FL Studio

    Is Logic Pro a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about Logic Pro as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentSep 7, 2020
    0
    Panjabi Khaled

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

    Positive commentMar 15, 2019
    -2
    Guest

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

    Positive commentNov 9, 2017
    -3
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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
  7. Cubase icon
     84 likes

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

    76 Cubase alternatives
    Cubase screenshot 1

    License model

    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 iconFL Studio Icon

    Cubase VS FL Studio

    Is Cubase a good alternative to FL Studio?
     
    Comments about Cubase as an Alternative to FL Studio
     
    Guest

    best, most useful audioworkstation

    Positive commentApr 13, 2020
    1
    Guest

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

    Positive commentMay 12, 2019
    1
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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
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