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At a Glance
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Star Rating
(430)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Star Rating
(119)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$599
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Adobe Audition excels in its "Multitrack Editing" capabilities, allowing for seamless integration of various audio tracks, while Avid Pro Tools is often praised for its "Audio Interface Compatibility," which provides a wider range of hardware options for professional setups.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Audition's "Noise Reduction" tools are user-friendly and effective, making it easier for beginners to clean up audio, whereas users on G2 highlight Avid Pro Tools' "Advanced Editing Features" as a standout, but note that they can be complex for new users to navigate.
  • G2 users appreciate Adobe Audition's "Real-time Effects" application, which allows for immediate feedback during editing, while users say that Avid Pro Tools offers superior "MIDI Editing" capabilities, making it a preferred choice for music producers who require detailed control over MIDI tracks.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Audition's "Integration with Adobe Creative Cloud" is a significant advantage for users already in the Adobe ecosystem, whereas users report that Avid Pro Tools' "Collaboration Features" are robust, enabling multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, which is essential for larger teams.
  • Users on G2 mention that Adobe Audition's "User Interface" is more intuitive and easier to learn for beginners, while reviewers highlight that Avid Pro Tools has a steeper learning curve but offers "Professional-grade Tools" that are industry standards for audio production.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Audition's "Support Resources" are extensive, with many tutorials available, while users report that Avid Pro Tools has a strong community support system, but some find the official support response times to be slower than expected.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Audition
No pricing available
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No trial information available
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
380
9.1
113
Ease of Use
8.0
384
7.5
111
Ease of Setup
8.8
38
7.0
11
Ease of Admin
8.5
28
7.6
11
Quality of Support
8.3
298
7.7
98
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
29
7.6
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
376
7.2
111
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Adobe Audition and Avid Pro Tools are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition has no unique categories
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Avid Pro Tools has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.2%
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Media Production
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Broadcast Media
7.8%
Higher Education
6.4%
Entertainment
5.9%
Other
60.9%
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Music
36.4%
Entertainment
16.1%
Media Production
11.0%
Broadcast Media
11.0%
Motion Pictures and Film
4.2%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design

Audition makes cleaning up the audio for any video projects I'm working on a very smooth process.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Niaz M.
NM
Niaz M.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

The downsides of Audition are the confusing user interface and the lack of structure in categorizing the features. I want a version with better UX and more suited for live podcast recording to minimize other software use.

Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Entertainment
GE
Verified User in Entertainment

Pro Tools contains all functionalities required for producing a proper Soundtrack for film, as well as the tools required for music production. It also includes capabilities that are not offered in other DAW's (or at least not at the same standards) that...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ian N.
IN
Ian N.
Verified User in Music

Too proprietary at times for my projects and plug-ins that I prefer to utilize.

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Discussions
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition Discussions
How do I prevent artifacting of a sound clip when slightly adjust the pitch (while keeping time constant)?
2 comments
DK
Thank you for the compliment! How can I assist you further?Read more
How much does adobe audition cost?
2 comments
SS
$20.99 per month, or $54.99 per month for the whole creative cloud. Which is way too much. I don't like having to pay a subscription fee for this software. I...Read more
Is Adobe Audition good?
2 comments
Lalit A.
LA
Yes, audition is the industry-standard software for audio editing.Read more
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools Discussions
What would be the best way to transfer these audio files to Sony programs?
1 comment
Elijah N.
EN
Export the individual tracks and mono or stereo .wav files that all have the same start and end time so that they can be imported and stay aligned. You can...Read more
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