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At a Glance
GarageBand
GarageBand
Star Rating
(268)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Music Maker
Music Maker
Star Rating
(15)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Music Maker
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that GarageBand excels in its user-friendly interface, making it easy for beginners to start creating music quickly, while Music Maker is noted for its slightly steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging at first.
  • Users report that GarageBand offers a wide range of virtual instruments and loops, particularly praising the "Drummer" feature for its realistic drum tracks, whereas Music Maker is highlighted for its extensive sound pool and flexibility in sound design, allowing for more customization.
  • Reviewers mention that GarageBand's integration with other Apple products is seamless, enhancing the overall user experience for those in the Apple ecosystem, while Music Maker users appreciate its compatibility with various audio formats and VST plugins, providing greater versatility in music production.
  • G2 users indicate that GarageBand's support quality is solid, but some have noted that it lacks extensive documentation, whereas Music Maker users report a more comprehensive support system, including tutorials and community forums that help them troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Users on G2 highlight that GarageBand's "Live Loops" feature is a standout for live performance and improvisation, while Music Maker's "Song Maker" tool is praised for its ease of use in arranging and composing tracks, catering to different creative workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that while GarageBand has a higher overall satisfaction rating, Music Maker's users appreciate its affordability and the value it provides for those looking to produce music without a significant financial investment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GarageBand
No pricing available
Music Maker
No pricing available
Free Trial
GarageBand
No trial information available
Music Maker
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
236
9.0
12
Ease of Use
8.6
237
8.2
12
Ease of Setup
8.3
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
164
8.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
18
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
231
9.0
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand
Music Maker
Music Maker
GarageBand and Music Maker are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand has no unique categories
Music Maker
Music Maker has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GarageBand
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.4%
Music Maker
Music Maker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Reviewers' Industry
GarageBand
GarageBand
Music
18.9%
Entertainment
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.4%
Religious Institutions
4.2%
Broadcast Media
4.2%
Other
55.1%
Music Maker
Music Maker
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Music
14.3%
Media Production
14.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
7.1%
Packaging and Containers
7.1%
Other
42.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
GarageBand
GarageBand
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Music

Garage band is amazing for capturing the exact moment. With implementation of virtual instruments aswell, this is one of the best.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ellie W.
EW
Ellie W.
Verified User in Entertainment

I personally found it to not be very user friendly and you are only capable of doing simple edits with it. You are unable to do complicated editing.

Music Maker
Music Maker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Umesh S.
US
Umesh S.
Verified User in Music

Software is very much interesting with lot of instrumental music and composition of the audio.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Edo M.
EM
Edo M.
Verified User in Building Materials

Heavy on resources. Sometimes there are device conflicts. Price of extra soundpools. Problematic sharing of soundpools with MAGIX MUSIC MAKER JAM. More tutorials would be very helpfull. Slow loading of saved projects. Soundpools resources user interface is...

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Music Maker
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Discussions
GarageBand
GarageBand Discussions
what happened to the loops?
2 comments
Ted C.
TC
I am unable to assist with that request.Read more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 comments
Nydia Stephany R.
NR
It's an all-in-one Music Editing software, with capabilities to connect to high-definition mics, and any instrument with MIDI capabilities. It's easy to use...Read more
Which version of Garageband is best for podcasters?
1 comment
Eddy S.
ES
10.3.5 but don't upgrade beyond Catalina OS . If all you need to do is use a Microphone you could use any new version on new operating Systems but if you...Read more
Music Maker
Music Maker Discussions
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Music Maker has no discussions with answers