18.1
WavePad records and edits music, voice, and other audio recordings on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
Best Audio Editors for Voice in 2026
Audio editors for voice help you record, trim and refine spoken audio. This chart covers software that runs across Android, web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux. Check Android availability first if you edit on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Then compare the platforms you use, the price model, and whether a free plan or trial gives you enough time to decide.
27.4
Audacity is a free desktop audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planAndroidiOSLinux
37.4
WaveLab is an audio mastering and editing suite for Windows and macOS, with audio editing, audio montage, batch processing, and spectral editing tools.
Free planmacOSWindows
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Free planWebmacOSWindows7.3From $16 a month - 5
GoldWave
GoldWave is audio software for recording, editing, processing, restoring, enhancing, analyzing, and converting audio.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.3From $19 a year - 6
Ferrite Recording Studio
Free planiOS7.0$14.99 one-time - 7
Ardour
Ardour is an open-source workstation for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.8From $1 a month - 8
TwistedWave
TwistedWave is a paid audio editor made by TwistedWave, a company founded in 2007 and headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
iOSWebmacOSWindows6.5From $59.90 a year - 9
Lexis Audio Editor
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows6.2 - 10
REAPER
LinuxmacOSWindows6.2From $60 a month - 11
SADiE
SADiE is Windows software for multitrack audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Free planWindows6.2Free plan - 12
Acoustica
Acoustica is an audio-processing suite with multitrack editing, noise reduction, and support for third-party plugins.
macOSWindows6.0From $149 a month - 13
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Choosing well
Check Android support
If your voice work starts or ends on a phone, verify that the editor has an Android app and check its supported devices. A web version can be useful when an Android app is not available.
The category also includes Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux software, so match the platform list to the computers and tablets you use.
Compare free plans and trials
A free plan is available from items in this category, while free trials are available from other items. Check what the free option includes before moving a project into it.
Acoustica is listed from $149 with a 30-day trial. WaveLab is listed from $99.99 with a 60-day trial.
Read the pricing model
Listings can be free, freemium or paid. Audacity is listed as free; Ardour, Ferrite Recording Studio and Lexis Audio Editor use a freemium model; Acoustica and WaveLab are listed as paid.
Ferrite Recording Studio has a free plan, and WaveLab is marked with a free plan despite its paid pricing model.
Match your workflow
Choose an editor whose platform support fits how you move voice files between phone, tablet and computer. Confirm whether its Android, web or desktop version covers the step you need.
If you switch between devices, check the product page for the platform combination before buying or starting a trial.
Questions people ask
Are Android voice editors included?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the platform details for the editor you want before installing it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device.
Can I use a web-based voice editor?
Yes. Web is one of the platforms represented in this category. Confirm the editor's platform details to see whether browser access fits your workflow.
Are free options available?
Yes. Items in this category offer free plans, and free trials are also available. Check the listing's pricing model and terms.
Which listings show trial prices?
Acoustica is listed from $149 with a 30-day trial. WaveLab is listed from $99.99 with a 60-day trial.
What platforms are covered?
The category includes Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android and web software. Verify the exact platforms for the editor you choose.