FL Studio Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FL Studio for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FL Studio are Reaper, Ableton Live, Ardour and Bitwig Studio.

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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FL Studio (originally known as FruityLoops) is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) offering a complete range of...

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LMMS
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
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86 LMMS alternatives
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...
- - LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FL Studio.
- - LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FL Studio.
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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
Image exporting
Free API
Beat bassline
Comments about LMMS as a Alternative to FL Studio
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This is like FL studio but free
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It does, at least to me, seem the most professional. I have to admit tho I haven't played long with other alternatives. As a linux user, I first tried supercollider ( a clojure based thing with bindings for python (foxdot) ) As good as it was, programming music, as I got into game development, I needed a faster solution. LMMS provided that just fine
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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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Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
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78 Reaper alternatives
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.
- - Reaper is the most popular commercial alternative to FL Studio.
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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. Support for MIDIReaper includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. PortableReaper can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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
Spectral editing
Convert audio to MIDI
Multi Channel
Patch Management
Built-in routing
Pitch shift engine
Piano Roll
Comments about Reaper as a Alternative to FL Studio
Most users think Reaper is a great FL Studio alternative.
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Because the developer Justin Frankel is a genius.
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Much more of a focus on mixing than FL studios more production based angle
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Ableton Live
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
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76 Ableton Live alternatives
Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.
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Ableton Live Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Ableton Live based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Virtual InstrumentAbleton Live uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
3. Support for VST PluginsAbleton Live support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
4. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ableton Live, by handling note and performance information.
5. Works OfflineAbleton Live can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Batch EditingAbleton Live allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
Mix Music
MIDI Keyboard Input
Music Recording
Pitch Shifting
Drag and Drop
Piano Roll
Comments about Ableton Live as a Alternative to FL Studio
Most users think Ableton Live is a great FL Studio alternative.
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Very easy to use and get used to and very good midi support.
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It is a DAW, like FL Studio, and is probably the most used substitute.
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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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Ardour
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
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84 Ardour alternatives
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 can 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.
4. Music LooperArdour supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
5. Lossless AudioArdour has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
6. Ad-freeArdour doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Works OfflineArdour can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Virtual InstrumentArdour uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsArdour can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
Live Performance
Support for MIDI
Comments about Ardour as a 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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Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Mac
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40 Bitwig Studio alternatives
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
Comments about Bitwig Studio as a Alternative to FL Studio
Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great FL Studio alternative.
Guest
May be better than others, really
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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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lots of the same mechanics
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Cubase
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
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68 Cubase alternatives
Definitive desktop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for professional mixing, mastering, music production and sound design.
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Cubase Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCubase support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Voice Recording
Music Recording
Comments about Cubase as a Alternative to FL Studio
Most users think Cubase is a great FL Studio alternative.
Guest
best, most useful audioworkstation
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It has a lot of the same sounds/etc. as FL Studio
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Reason
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70 Reason alternatives
Reason is a virtual studio rack with all the tools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music. And it's more than just a set of excellent synths and effects. It's a complete music system. Step into the age of Reason.
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Reason Features
1. Virtual InstrumentReason uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
Synth rack
Beat maker
Loops
Built-in Sequencer
Mix Music
Piano Roll
Sequencing
Comments about Reason as a Alternative to FL Studio
Most users think Reason is a great FL Studio alternative.
Guest
Seems tough at first look but it does very good job as very best alternative FL Studio. Keep Rocking.
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