Compare Ableton Live and Logic Pro X 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$199.99
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 LiveLogic Pro X
Star Rating
(174)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.99
Learn more about Logic Pro XSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Logic Pro X excels in its extensive library of virtual instruments and loops, making it a favorite for those who prioritize sound design and music production. Reviewers mention that the "Drummer" feature is particularly useful for creating realistic drum tracks.
- Reviewers mention that Ableton Live shines in its live performance capabilities, with features like "Session View" allowing for intuitive arrangement and triggering of clips, which is a significant advantage for DJs and live performers.
- Users on G2 highlight that Logic Pro X offers a more traditional linear workflow, which is beneficial for users who are accustomed to classic recording techniques. In contrast, users say that Ableton Live's non-linear approach can be more flexible for experimentation and improvisation.
- G2 users report that Logic Pro X has a steeper learning curve due to its comprehensive features, while reviewers mention that Ableton Live is generally easier to pick up for beginners, thanks to its user-friendly interface and streamlined design.
- Users say that Logic Pro X provides superior MIDI editing capabilities, with features like "Smart Quantize" and "MIDI Transform," which are praised for their precision. Conversely, reviewers mention that Ableton Live's MIDI capabilities are solid but not as advanced as those found in Logic Pro X.
- Reviewers mention that Logic Pro X's integration with other Apple products and services enhances the overall user experience, while users on G2 report that Ableton Live's compatibility with a wide range of third-party plugins and hardware makes it a versatile choice for diverse setups.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ableton Live
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ableton Live
No trial information availableLogic Pro X
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
139
9.2
150
Ease of Use
8.2
140
8.4
151
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.7
19
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
8.6
14
Quality of Support
8.6
117
8.3
116
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
9.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
134
9.3
150
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ableton Live and Logic Pro X are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Ableton Live has no unique categories
Logic Pro X has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ableton Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Logic Pro X
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
41.5%
Entertainment
9.4%
Media Production
7.6%
Higher Education
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
32.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ableton Live
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cameron S.
Verified User in Events Services
Ableton is extremely versatile with a wide range of plugins that can expand your options in producing/editing audio.
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.
Logic Pro X
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Danny D.
Verified User in Music
There is nothing to not like about it. Has many options to use and learn to make your audio sound terrific
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark V.
Verified User in Publishing
Price is a bit steep for the average user.
Cameron S.
Verified User in Events Services
Ableton is extremely versatile with a wide range of plugins that can expand your options in producing/editing audio.
Danny D.
Verified User in Music
There is nothing to not like about it. Has many options to use and learn to make your audio sound terrific
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.
Mark V.
Verified User in Publishing
Price is a bit steep for the average user.
Alternatives
Discussions
Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?
1 comment
CS
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Is it possible to change the look of the background of Logic Pro X?
1 comment
BR
Not that I am aware of. You can change region colours, but not the background. Read more
I'm looking for Editing software for DJ edits (some live), and radio production work. Suggestions?
1 comment
CO
There is a lot of them, but for what you need i recommend Ableton LiveRead more
Using logic to separate songs from song medleys
1 comment
JS
I spend a lot of time on various forums and finally found some useful information that comes in handy in my daily life. It's https://ytmp3.audio - youtube to...Read more
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