Compare Ableton Live and Soundtrap 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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 LiveSoundtrap
Star Rating
(17)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SoundtrapSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Ableton Live excels in its powerful MIDI capabilities, allowing for intricate compositions and live performances, while Soundtrap is praised for its user-friendly interface that simplifies the music creation process for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Ableton Live's session view is a standout feature for live performances, enabling seamless looping and triggering of clips, whereas Soundtrap's collaborative features are highlighted as a major advantage for remote teamwork on projects.
- G2 users indicate that the quality of support for Ableton Live is generally higher, with many users appreciating the extensive documentation and community forums, while Soundtrap users report mixed experiences with customer support responsiveness.
- Users on G2 say that Ableton Live's extensive library of built-in instruments and effects provides a rich sound palette, while Soundtrap's cloud-based platform allows for easy access to projects from any device, making it more convenient for on-the-go music creation.
- Reviewers mention that Ableton Live's learning curve can be steep for new users, but once mastered, it offers unparalleled flexibility and control, while Soundtrap is often recommended for its intuitive design that caters to those new to music production.
- Users say that Ableton Live's product direction is viewed positively, with frequent updates and new features being added, while Soundtrap's product direction has received mixed feedback, with some users desiring more robust features to compete with industry standards.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ableton Live
No pricing availableSoundtrap
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ableton Live
No trial information availableSoundtrap
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
139
7.7
14
Ease of Use
8.2
140
7.7
14
Ease of Setup
8.2
17
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
117
7.7
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
134
6.7
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ableton Live and Soundtrap are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Ableton Live has no unique categories
Soundtrap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ableton Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Soundtrap
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
23.5%
Higher Education
11.8%
Entertainment
11.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Performing Arts
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ableton Live
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Candelaria A.
Verified User in Graphic Design
It is a complete system for mixing, production, and post-production. Although it is popularized for electronic music, its possibilities are infinite and open to all styles and genres. The most interesting aspect is precisely the ease with which we can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Music
hard to learn! This one took me quite a while to get good at, and I found the interface relatively unintuitive.
Soundtrap
Most Helpful Favorable Review
james B.
Verified User in Entertainment
The professional recording and editing abilities for the price.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
the UI is a bit confusing and it takes a minute to figure things out
Candelaria A.
Verified User in Graphic Design
It is a complete system for mixing, production, and post-production. Although it is popularized for electronic music, its possibilities are infinite and open to all styles and genres. The most interesting aspect is precisely the ease with which we can...
james B.
Verified User in Entertainment
The professional recording and editing abilities for the price.
Verified User in Music
hard to learn! This one took me quite a while to get good at, and I found the interface relatively unintuitive.
Verified User in Entertainment
the UI is a bit confusing and it takes a minute to figure things out
Alternatives
Discussions
Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?
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