Bitwig Studio
7.5#25 in audio editing software$99 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBitwig Studio vs WavePad
What both publish
| Fact | Bitwig Studio | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Privacy | Bitwig's privacy policy says activation and update data includes device and software details and is used exclusively to activate the software and provide updates. | NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site. |
Bitwig Studio plans
- Essentials$99, paid once
- Producer$199, paid once
- Bitwig Studio Essentials$99, paid once
- Bitwig Studio Producer$199, paid once
- Bitwig Studio$399, paid once
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 Bitwig Studio if…
Bitwig Studio is aimed at musicians, sound designers, composers, film scorers, and artists. Its combination of arrangement, performance, modular sound design, and hardware control may suit people working across those activities.
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.