Pro Tools
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What both publish
| Fact | Pro Tools | Tenacity |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | Avid describes Pro Tools as a workstation trusted by studios, producers, and artists, with workflows spanning music production and audio post. | The manual describes uses including recording music, editing podcasts, and analyzing signals for academic research. |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | No |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Recording | Recording features include loop recording, playlist comping, punch-in recording, and support for up to 256 simultaneous audio inputs. | It records from real or virtual audio devices. |
| 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. | The project directs users to its Matrix channel for real-time help and its Lemmy community for discussions. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, *BSD, and Haiku |
| System requirements | Avid specifies 16 GB RAM, an internet connection for installation and activation, and 15 GB free installation space. | The manual recommends at least 2 GB of available RAM and 10–15 GB of storage for modest usage, with more needed for larger projects. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
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
Tenacity plans
No prices published.
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 Tenacity if…
Tenacity may suit people recording music, editing podcasts, or analyzing audio signals who want free, open-source multitrack tools. Its platform coverage and plugin and scripting options also suit users who need those capabilities.