Rosegarden
5.8#124 in audio editing softwareLinux
VisitRosegarden vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | Rosegarden | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Rosegarden's integration page describes routing and synchronizing audio applications through JACK. | Projects can be transferred between devices through Google Drive or OneDrive, and stems and loops can be exported for other DAWs. |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| System requirements | Rosegarden runs on Linux, requires ALSA for audio and MIDI support, and requires JACK for audio sequencing but not for MIDI. | Roland specifies a dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.11+, iOS 11+, Android 8+ or compatible ChromeOS Android systems. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Rosegarden plans
No prices published.
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 Rosegarden if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.