Audacity
8.1#9 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitAudacity vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | Audacity | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1972 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | No | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Audacity plans
- FreeFree
- Audacity FreeFree
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, 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 Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.