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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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Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X
Star Rating
(174)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.99
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  • Users report that Logic Pro X offers a more intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate and utilize its features effectively, while Avid Pro Tools is often seen as more complex and less user-friendly.
  • Reviewers mention that Logic Pro X's built-in virtual instruments and loops provide a rich creative environment, whereas users on G2 highlight that Avid Pro Tools excels in audio editing capabilities, particularly with its Elastic Audio feature.
  • G2 users say that Logic Pro X has a lower entry-level price of $199.99, making it more accessible for small businesses and individual users, while Avid Pro Tools starts at $599, which can be a barrier for some potential users.
  • Users report that Logic Pro X's seamless integration with other Apple products enhances the overall user experience, while reviewers mention that Avid Pro Tools is favored in professional studio environments due to its industry-standard status and robust collaboration features.
  • Reviewers say that Logic Pro X's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users noting that they can start creating music quickly, while Avid Pro Tools users often express frustration with the initial setup process and configuration requirements.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Logic Pro X has a higher quality of support, with many praising the availability of tutorials and community resources, whereas Avid Pro Tools users mention that support can be slower and less responsive, impacting their overall satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avid Pro Tools
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$599
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Logic Pro X
Standard Edition
$199.99
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No trial information available
Logic Pro X
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
113
9.2
150
Ease of Use
7.5
111
8.4
151
Ease of Setup
7.0
11
8.7
19
Ease of Admin
7.6
11
8.6
14
Quality of Support
7.7
98
8.3
116
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
7
9.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
111
9.3
150
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools
Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X
Avid Pro Tools and Logic Pro X are categorized as Audio Editing
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Avid Pro Tools has no unique categories
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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%
Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
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%
Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X
Music
41.5%
Entertainment
9.4%
Media Production
7.6%
Higher Education
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
32.2%
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.

Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DJ
Desiree J.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

Where should I start? There are so many wonderful aspects to Logic Pro X! We use MIDI effect plug-ins for the keyboard instruments we use to record commercials at work! I like how Logic Pro X lets me work with plug-in settings, stored within the project...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Raymond T.
RT
Raymond T.
Verified User in Banking

Many of the existing instruments/effects plug-ins needs a major UI change. It needs to be more user friendly. Also, it is only available on Mac platforms.

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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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Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X Discussions
Is it possible to change the look of the background of Logic Pro X?
1 comment
Ben R.
BR
Not that I am aware of. You can change region colours, but not the background. Read more
I'm looking for Editing software for DJ edits (some live), and radio production work. Suggestions?
1 comment
Claudio Sound O.
CO
There is a lot of them, but for what you need i recommend Ableton LiveRead more
Using logic to separate songs from song medleys
1 comment
John S.
JS
I spend a lot of time on various forums and finally found some useful information that comes in handy in my daily life. It's https://ytmp3.audio - youtube to...Read more