Pro Tools
8.4#4 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitPro Tools vs SADiE
What both publish
| Fact | Pro Tools | SADiE |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editing tools include Slip, Grid, Shuffle, and Spot modes, Elastic Audio, clip gain, pitch manipulation, and audio-to-MIDI conversion. | SADiE 6 packages include playlist, trim, region, three-to-four-point, and speech editors, plus VST and DirectX plug-in support. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio. | SADiE is digital multitrack audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering software. |
| Support | Users can get help through community support, and those with an active support contract, subscription, or Avid Support Code can create a support case or call Avid. | Support is available through manuals and online help, a technical-support query form, phone and email contacts, and SADiE dealers. |
Pro Tools plans
- IntroPriced on request
- Intro—
- Pro Tools Artist$9.99 a month
- Pro Tools Studio$34.99 a month
- Pro Tools Ultimate$99 a month
- Pro Tools IntroFree
SADiE plans
- Free versionFree
- SADiE 6 FreeFree
Pick Pro Tools if…
Pro Tools suits music creators who need recording, MIDI, editing, and mixing tools in one workstation. Studio and Ultimate may also suit audio post users who need video tracks and timecode.
Pick SADiE if…
It suits Windows users working in audio production, broadcast, post-production, location recording, or mastering. The free edition is aimed at new computers rather than serving as an upgrade or replacement for fully licensed systems.