GarageBand
7.4#30 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planiOSmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | GarageBand | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Editing tools | Mac recording tools include Flex Time, Groove Track, multi-take recording, audio effect plug-ins, compression, and visual EQ. | Core editing includes cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, auto-trim, compression and pitch shifting. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Logic Remote on iPad can control GarageBand on Mac, play software instruments, adjust Smart Controls, and control recording. | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The Mac App Store listing says the app may collect a user ID for app functionality and that this data is not linked to the user. | NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site. |
| Purpose | GarageBand is a music creation studio for playing, recording, editing, mixing, and sharing music. | WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings. |
GarageBand plans
- FreeFree
- GarageBandFree
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 GarageBand if…
GarageBand suits people who want a free way to make and share music on Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Its lessons may also suit guitar and piano players who want real-time feedback.
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.