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At a Glance
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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FL Studio
FL Studio
Star Rating
(95)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$199
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AI Generated Summary
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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 music, while Avid Pro Tools' "Edit Window" is noted for its powerful editing capabilities, which can be overwhelming for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "Lifetime Free Updates" policy is a significant advantage, allowing users to access new features without additional costs, whereas Avid Pro Tools users often express frustration over the subscription model that requires ongoing payments for updates.
  • G2 users highlight FL Studio's "Step Sequencer" as a standout feature for beat-making, providing a straightforward way to create patterns, while Avid Pro Tools is recognized for its "Audio Engine," which delivers superior audio quality but may require a steeper learning curve.
  • Users on G2 report that FL Studio's "VST Plugin Support" is extensive, allowing for a wide range of third-party plugins, whereas Avid Pro Tools users mention that while it supports plugins, the compatibility can sometimes be limited compared to FL Studio.
  • Reviewers say that FL Studio's "Mixer" is user-friendly and visually appealing, making it easier to mix tracks, while Avid Pro Tools' "Mix Window" is powerful but can be complex, leading to a longer adjustment period for new users.
  • Users say that FL Studio's "Community and Tutorials" are robust, providing ample resources for learning, while Avid Pro Tools users mention that while there are resources available, they can be less accessible for beginners compared to FL Studio's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avid Pro Tools
Buy
$599
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FL Studio
Full song creation & mic recording
$199
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Free Trial
Avid Pro Tools
No trial information available
FL Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
113
8.8
78
Ease of Use
7.5
111
8.8
78
Ease of Setup
7.0
11
8.1
8
Ease of Admin
7.6
11
8.3
6
Quality of Support
7.7
98
8.3
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
7
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
111
9.0
79
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
FL Studio
FL Studio
Avid Pro Tools and FL Studio are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools has no unique categories
FL Studio
FL Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
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%
FL Studio
FL Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
FL Studio
FL Studio
Music
43.0%
Entertainment
6.5%
Design
6.5%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Media Production
4.3%
Other
35.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.

FL Studio
FL Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishek D.
AD
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
G
Verified User in Music

Automation clip system, too dispersive when you have a lot of

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Discussions
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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FL Studio
FL Studio Discussions
How i do render settings to get more powerful sound?
1 comment
Verified User
G2
What do you excatly mean by "Powerful"? Volume?Read more
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Ak S.
AS
They want to make a DJ song for their village.Read more
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