WavePad
8.8#1 in audio editing softwareFrom $39.95 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | WavePad | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| API and SDK | The official feature and help pages document plug-ins and MixPad integration but list no public WavePad API or SDK. | Roland's public Zenbeats support and documentation pages describe plug-ins and file exchange but provide no public Zenbeats API or SDK. |
| Founded | 1993 | 1972 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Integrations | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. | Projects can be transferred between devices through Google Drive or OneDrive, and stems and loops can be exported for other DAWs. |
| Licence | NCH's EULA reserves copyright to NCH and licenses installation and use, making WavePad proprietary rather than open source. | Zenbeats is distributed as Roland proprietary software with free and paid unlocks; Roland's product and support pages do not identify an open-source licence. |
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
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 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.
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.