Audacity
8.1#9 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitAudacity vs WavePad
What both publish
| Fact | Audacity | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audacity plans
- FreeFree
- Audacity FreeFree
WavePad plans
- Free versionFree
- WavePad Free VersionFree
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$21.48 a month
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$39.95 a year
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$69.95 a year
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 WavePad if…
It suits people recording or editing music, voice, podcasts, radio, or other audio, including users who need batch processing or restoration tools. The free version is limited to non-commercial use; plugin support and the SFX Library vary by edition.