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At a Glance
Audacity
Audacity
Star Rating
(447)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Audacity
Cubase
Cubase
Star Rating
(63)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cubase
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cubase excels in its MIDI capabilities, particularly with features like the MIDI Remote Control, which allows for extensive customization and control over MIDI devices, making it a favorite among music producers.
  • Reviewers mention that Audacity shines in its simplicity and ease of use, especially for beginners, with straightforward audio editing tools that allow users to quickly cut, copy, and paste audio segments without a steep learning curve.
  • G2 users highlight that Cubase offers a more comprehensive suite of audio effects and virtual instruments, which enhances the creative possibilities for users looking to produce high-quality music tracks.
  • Users on G2 report that Audacity's open-source nature allows for a wide range of plugins and community support, making it a flexible option for those who want to customize their audio editing experience without additional costs.
  • Reviewers say that Cubase's advanced features, such as the VariAudio for pitch correction and the AudioWarp for time stretching, provide professional-level tools that are essential for serious music production.
  • Users mention that while Cubase has a steeper learning curve, its robust feature set justifies the investment for users who are committed to music production, whereas Audacity is often preferred for quick edits and basic audio tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Audacity
No pricing available
Cubase
No pricing available
Free Trial
Audacity
No trial information available
Cubase
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
394
8.8
49
Ease of Use
8.5
399
7.7
50
Ease of Setup
8.5
43
6.9
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
37
8.3
5
Quality of Support
7.9
258
7.3
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
28
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
389
8.3
47
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Audacity
Audacity
Cubase
Cubase
Audacity and Cubase are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Audacity
Audacity has no unique categories
Cubase
Cubase has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Audacity
Audacity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.7%
Cubase
Cubase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Audacity
Audacity
Entertainment
7.5%
Music
5.7%
Media Production
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.0%
Other
70.6%
Cubase
Cubase
Music
51.6%
Media Production
11.3%
Entertainment
6.5%
Religious Institutions
4.8%
Internet
3.2%
Other
22.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Audacity
Audacity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Katherine F.
KF
Katherine F.
Verified User in Consulting

user-friendly and get's down to the nitty gritty in terms of timing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Beth M.
BM
Beth M.
Verified User in Music

Audacity's recording and editing capabilities are very limited, as are its MIDI editing capabilities. It is much more difficult to obtain high quality recordings from this software, and is not used by professional producers or audio engineers.

Cubase
Cubase
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Fine Art

I use multiple DAW programs including Logic Pro X, but cubase in terms of features and ease of use takes the bacon. I am able to quickly set up templates and save them for use on future projects. The program itself doesn't use much RAM compared to Logic, so...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

I dislike the new mixer introduced in Cubase 7 and the cumbersome audio editing features.

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Discussions
Audacity
Audacity Discussions
Audacity noise reduction
4 comments
Sunny R.
SR
This is how you perform noise reduction in Audacity.Read more
What is audacity software used for?
4 comments
CW
Short answer: It’s a non-linear multitrack audio editor Longer answer: A multitrack audio editor lets you work with more than one audio track at the same...Read more
Is there a website or list of additional third party plugins that I can use or add to Audacity?
3 comments
Alex B.
AB
You can get VST plugins everywhere online. Just be careful when surfing web, since they are needed to be downloaded. Audacity supports VST plugins, which is...Read more
Cubase
Cubase Discussions
Best mixing
1 comment
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1 comment
Fabian C.
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Always verify that you have support for vst x64 or vst3.Read more
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