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    GarageBand Alternatives for Windows

    GarageBand is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. 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 GarageBand and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GarageBand are FL Studio, Audacity, Reaper and Ableton Live.

    GarageBand is mainly a Music Production App but alternatives to it 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 GarageBand.
    This page was last updated May 9, 2022
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    1. LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio , which allow you to produce music with your computer.
      LMMS vs GarageBand opinions
      Some users think LMMS is a great alternative to GarageBand, some don't.
      TheBeast More of a learning curve but a great program if you can take the time to learn it.
      Top positive comment  over 5 years ago

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      It does not lag when there’s a ton of sounds playing
      Top positive comment  over 1 year ago

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      Incredibly more complex, not recommended for beginners
      Top negative comment  over 6 years ago

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      MacGuini It's the closest to Garage Band for Linux. But it's also far from being comparable. LMMS may be powerful, but it doesn't have the ease of use that Garage Band has. It's professional quality. Which is why this is a horrible alternative to Garage Band.
      Negative comment • 16 days ago

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      not as user friendly as garageband
      Negative comment • about 3 years ago

      13
      The GUI seems to try to mimic GarageBand but fails to replicate the ease of usage for those unfamiliar with LMMS.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

      2
      Free, has many features, and is easy to get started with. As a plus: it runs on nearly every platform.
      Positive comment • almost 4 years ago

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    2. FL Studio (originally known as FruityLoops) is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) offering a complete range of professional tools for everything from audio editing and beat creation to advanced arrangement, composition, mixing and mastering.
      FL Studio vs GarageBand opinions
      Most users think FL Studio is a great alternative to GarageBand.
      This is exactly what I've been looking for. The perfect site with just what I need
      Positive comment • over 6 years ago

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    4. Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. You can use Audacity to record live audio, convert tapes and records, edit sound files, change the speed or pitch of a recording and much more.
      Audacity vs GarageBand opinions
      This alternative is disputed. Audacity is still a legitimate alternative to GarageBand, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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      Can record and add tracks but little beyond that
      Top positive comment  over 2 years ago

      6
      It's free and easy to use, but doesn't have sample music like FL, good if you are making acoustic music. Not too good for remix or altering acoustic sounds.
      Top positive comment  12 months ago

      1
      Audacity does not have preset beats or mixes
      Top negative comment  about 3 years ago

      8
      MacGuini As much as I love using Audacity. This is nothing like Garage Band. This is a completely different type of software. Garage Band creates sound. Audacity edits it.
      Negative comment • 16 days ago

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      NevanNedall I don't feel Audacity's purpose matches what people are looking for from a program like Garage Band.
      Negative comment • 6 months ago

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      It's good for recording audio and editing, but doesn't create audio.
      Negative comment • almost 2 years ago

      3
      It's better for editing existing audio than creating new audio.
      Negative comment • almost 2 years ago

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    5. 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.
      Most users think Reaper is a great alternative to GarageBand.
    6. Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.
      Ableton Live vs GarageBand opinions
      Almost everyone thinks Ableton Live is a great alternative to GarageBand.
      Ableton is a very versatile and powerful alternative.
      Positive comment • about 4 years ago

      3
      Use for live performances, not really to write/create a song
      Negative comment • almost 5 years ago

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    8. 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.
      Most users think Ardour is a great alternative to GarageBand.
    9. Adobe Audition is an audio editing and post-production suite.
    10. 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.
      Most users think Bitwig Studio is a great alternative to GarageBand.
    11. Sound Forge Pro software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering.
      Some users think Sound Forge is a great alternative to GarageBand, some don't.
    12. Definitive desktop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for professional mixing, mastering, music production and sound design.
      Most users think Cubase is a great alternative to GarageBand.
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