Compare Ableton Live and FL Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$199
Ableton Live
Star Rating
(155)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ableton LiveFL Studio
Star Rating
(95)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199
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- Users report that FL Studio's "Piano Roll" feature is highly praised for its intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to compose melodies, while reviewers mention that Ableton Live's "Session View" offers a unique approach to live performance and improvisation, which is particularly beneficial for electronic music producers.
- Reviewers say that FL Studio's "Mixer" is robust and allows for extensive routing options, which enhances mixing capabilities, whereas users on G2 highlight that Ableton Live's "Audio Warping" feature excels in manipulating audio clips seamlessly, making it a favorite for remixing tracks.
- G2 users mention that FL Studio's "Plugin Compatibility" is a strong point, as it supports a wide range of VST plugins, while users say that Ableton Live's built-in instruments and effects, such as "Operator" and "Drum Rack," provide a comprehensive toolkit right out of the box.
- Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "Lifetime Free Updates" policy is a significant advantage, ensuring users always have access to the latest features without additional costs, while users report that Ableton Live's "Max for Live" integration allows for endless customization and expansion of the software's capabilities.
- Users on G2 highlight that FL Studio's "Step Sequencer" is particularly user-friendly for beat-making, making it a go-to for hip-hop producers, whereas reviewers say that Ableton Live's "MIDI Effects" provide powerful tools for creative MIDI manipulation, appealing to those who want to experiment with sound design.
- Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "User Interface" is visually appealing and customizable, which enhances the user experience, while users report that Ableton Live's "Collaboration Features" are superior, allowing for easy sharing and working on projects with other musicians in real-time.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ableton Live
No pricing availableFL Studio
Full song creation & mic recording
$199
Includes everything that Basic melody & loops creation includes plus
- Audio Clips (editable track length audio)
- Audio Recording (using a microphone directly in FL Studio)
- Edison *° (audio editor and recorder)
Free Trial
Ableton Live
No trial information availableFL Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
139
8.8
78
Ease of Use
8.2
140
8.8
78
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.1
8
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.6
117
8.3
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
134
9.0
79
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ableton Live and FL Studio are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Ableton Live has no unique categories
FL Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ableton Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FL Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Music
39.9%
Entertainment
7.2%
Media Production
5.2%
Religious Institutions
4.6%
Internet
3.9%
Other
39.2%
Music
43.0%
Entertainment
6.5%
Design
6.5%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Media Production
4.3%
Other
35.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ableton Live
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Alternative Medicine
It is very user friendly. Sounds great and comes with good plugins
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
The interface is ugly.A lot of options are hidden or missing. It's not the best DAW to use for editing or recording. Even though, a lot of people use it this way.
FL Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishek D.
Verified User in Music
Having used FL Studio for the last 3 years, I can honestly say FL Studio is the best music production software because of its ease of use and friendly user interface. Ableton has every feature that FL Studio has but it is for advanced users who already know...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
Not enough industry standard plugins. That’s it really.
Verified User in Alternative Medicine
It is very user friendly. Sounds great and comes with good plugins
Abhishek D.
Verified User in Music
Having used FL Studio for the last 3 years, I can honestly say FL Studio is the best music production software because of its ease of use and friendly user interface. Ableton has every feature that FL Studio has but it is for advanced users who already know...
Verified User in Higher Education
The interface is ugly.A lot of options are hidden or missing. It's not the best DAW to use for editing or recording. Even though, a lot of people use it this way.
Verified User in Design
Not enough industry standard plugins. That’s it really.
Discussions
Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?
1 comment
CS
Ableton live themesRead more
Ableton Live has no more discussions with answers
How i do render settings to get more powerful sound?
1 comment
G2
What do you excatly mean by "Powerful"? Volume?Read more
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