Ardour
7.6#19 in audio editing softwareFrom $1 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitArdour vs Pro Tools
What both publish
| Fact | Ardour | Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 1 | 9.99 |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes | Yes |
Ardour plans
- Developing World$1 a month
- Low Cost$4 a month
- Standard$10 a month
- Institutional$50 a month
- Annual subscription$120 a year
Pro Tools plans
- IntroPriced on request
- Intro—
- Pro Tools Artist$9.99 a month
- Pro Tools Studio$34.99 a month
- Pro Tools Ultimate$99 a month
- Pro Tools IntroFree
Pick Ardour if…
Ardour suits people working on audio and MIDI projects who want a workstation that can be used, copied, and modified without payment. Its video timeline and broad plugin and synchronization support may also suit projects that combine audio with video or external MIDI workflows.
Pick Pro Tools if…
Pro Tools suits music creators who need recording, MIDI, editing, and mixing tools in one workstation. Studio and Ultimate may also suit audio post users who need video tracks and timecode.