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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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Studio One
Studio One
Star Rating
(54)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Studio One
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Studio One excels in its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, allowing for seamless audio editing and arrangement, while GarageBand is praised for its user-friendly interface that is particularly beneficial for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Studio One's robust MIDI capabilities and advanced automation features provide a more professional experience for music production, whereas GarageBand offers a simpler MIDI editing experience that may not satisfy advanced users.
  • G2 users highlight that Studio One's integrated mastering suite is a standout feature, enabling users to finalize their tracks within the same software, while GarageBand lacks this comprehensive mastering tool, requiring users to export to other software for final touches.
  • Users on G2 report that the collaboration features in Studio One, such as real-time collaboration and cloud integration, are superior, making it easier for teams to work together, while GarageBand's collaboration options are more limited and less efficient.
  • Reviewers say that Studio One's extensive library of virtual instruments and effects is a significant advantage for users looking for a wide range of sounds, while GarageBand, although it has a decent selection, is often seen as more basic in comparison.
  • Users mention that the support quality for Studio One is generally rated lower than GarageBand, with some users expressing frustration over response times, while GarageBand users appreciate the extensive online resources and community support available for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GarageBand
No pricing available
Studio One
No pricing available
Free Trial
GarageBand
No trial information available
Studio One
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
236
8.6
43
Ease of Use
8.6
237
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
8.3
27
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.4
164
8.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
18
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
231
8.3
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand
Studio One
Studio One
GarageBand and Studio One are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand has no unique categories
Studio One
Studio One 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%
Studio One
Studio One
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
1.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
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%
Studio One
Studio One
Music
57.4%
Media Production
11.1%
Entertainment
5.6%
Religious Institutions
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
18.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
GarageBand
GarageBand
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Fund-Raising

What I like best is that you don't need to be a professional in the music industry or anything in order to know how to easily use Garageband. I only needed it for a small video project where I had to do a voiceover for a video and it was very simple for me...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ed N.
EN
Ed N.
Verified User in Music

It's just difficult to learn for me. I don't feel it's very user friendly.

Studio One
Studio One
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kayode D.
KD
Kayode D.
Verified User in Music

First, it's the Interface. I love the click and drag capabilities of Studio compared to any other DAW I have ever used. The work flow is just simply amazing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sal S.
SS
Sal S.
Verified User in Music

Excellent at creating midi to control external midi devices and external instruments. BUT IT SUCKS BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT EXPORT THAT MIDI WITH STEMS OR A MIXDOWN...so you have to RE REWRITE the midi every time you use the song.

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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
Studio One
Studio One Discussions
Any thoughts & suggestions to make Studio One even more over the top for those like me using it to compose for film?
1 comment
das1029 .
D
My want, which probably isn't important to everyone else, is if Studio One tried to streamline itself to help out us film composers. I love the workflow...Read more
Where i can get another soundsets?
1 comment
Rob S.
RS
Stock and 3rd party sound sets can be imported into studio one with its built in function. Taskbar > Studio One > Options > Options (on bottom, not Song...Read more
I made a a heavy metal song I wrote just for fun but the quality in the end was blurry after using all inbuilt effects, can you guys suggest some better settings to blur out the additional noise because of distortion and poly-rhythmic sounds?
1 comment
das1029 .
D
I'm not into heavy metal at all, not in the least. But I don't think your problem is directly linked to your genre of music that you created in regards to...Read more