Audacity
8.1#9 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitAudacity vs GoldWave
What both publish
| Fact | Audacity | GoldWave |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2000 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes | No |
Audacity plans
- FreeFree
- Audacity FreeFree
GoldWave plans
- One Year GoldWave License$19 a year
- Lifetime GoldWave License$59, paid once
Pick Audacity if…
Audacity suits people who want free desktop software for multitrack audio editing, noise reduction, or spectrogram analysis. It is for desktop use rather than iOS or Android editing.
Pick GoldWave if…
GoldWave suits people who need audio recording, editing, restoration, or conversion across desktop, mobile, or browser environments. Its keyboard access and foot pedal playback may also suit users who need those accessibility options.