Wave Editor
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What both publish
| Fact | Wave Editor | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | It supports cut, copy, paste, delete, silence insertion, normalization, amplification with peak limiter, fades, reverse/invert, and unlimited undo/redo. | Editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression and pitch shifting. |
| Formats | The listed supported formats include MP3, WMA, and WAV variants; export is listed for WAV and MP3. | WavePad supports more than 50 audio formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC and M4A. |
| Founded | 2001 | 1993 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The listed features include integration with other audio tools, without naming specific integrations. | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. |
| Purpose | Wave Editor is a digital audio editor described as fast and easy to use, especially for beginners. | WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings. |
Wave Editor plans
- FreeFree
- Wave EditorFree
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 Wave Editor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.