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Audacity

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Free Audio editor, recorder, music making and more!

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Overview

Audacity is the world's most popular free software for recording and editing audio. It allows users to produce music, podcasts, and other audio projects with professional-grade tools. The application is cross-platform, open source, and supports a wide range of audio formats and plugins.

Features

17 features across 8 categories

AI(5)

AI Music GenerationAIPremium

Generate music using AI technology via OpenVINO AI Plugins

AI Music SeparationAIPremium

Separate music components using AI technology via OpenVINO AI Plugins

AI Noise SuppressionAIPremium

Suppress noise using AI technology via OpenVINO AI Plugins

AI Super ResolutionAIPremium

Enhance audio quality using AI super resolution via OpenVINO AI Plugins

AI TranscriptionAIPremium

Transcribe audio using AI technology via OpenVINO AI Plugins

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analysis(2)

Spectogram View

Visualize frequencies in Audacity's Spectogram view for deep audio analysis

Vamp Analyzers

Use scientific Vamp analyzers to make audio discoveries

Also in: Lexion, Ironclad, Juro

Collaboration(3)

Project CollaborationPremium

Collaborate on projects through Audio.com companion platform

Share and PublishPremium

Easily share and publish audio work through Audio.com

Versioned BackupsPremium

Create versioned backups of audio projects through Audio.com

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compatibility(1)

Cross-platform Compatibility

Runs on all major operating systems – Windows, MacOS and Linux

Also in: Obsidian Sync, WordAi, Express Gateway

Editing(2)

Audio Editing

Edit and manipulate audio files with comprehensive editing tools

Audio Polishing and Personalization

Polish, personalize and share audio projects with ease

Also in: Juro, Nuclino, Loom

Extensions(1)

Plugin Support

Elevate productions with third-party plugins including VST3, Nyquist and more

Also in: Looker, Neon, Magento

File Management(1)

Import/Export/Convert

Supports all major audio formats, allowing conversion between WAV, MP3, FLAC, Ogg and more

Also in: Ironclad, monday.com, Smartsheet

Recording(2)

Audio Recording

Record audio with high-quality recording capabilities

Vocal Recording with Premium BeatsPremium

Record vocals on top of premium beats through Overtune integration

Also in: Riverside, LiveKit, Loom

Pricing

Free

Popular
Free
  • ✓Audio recording and editing
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
  • ✓Import/export all major audio formats
  • ✓Plugin support
  • ✓Spectogram view
  • ✓Vamp analyzers

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Audacity. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Audacity alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 17 features.

Buy Audacity

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Audacity saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 17 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

Audio.comMuseHubOpenVINO AI PluginsOvertune