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Top 10 Ableton Live Alternatives & Competitors

By Ableton
(155)4.7 out of 5

Ableton Live is not the only option for Audio Editing Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Ableton Live include audio editing. The best overall Ableton Live alternative is Audacity. Other similar apps like Ableton Live are Adobe Audition, GarageBand, Logic Pro X, and Avid Pro Tools. Ableton Live alternatives can be found in Audio Editing Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Ableton Live

  • Audacity
  • Adobe Audition
  • GarageBand
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Top 10 Alternatives to Ableton Live Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Ableton Live stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Music, Entertainment, and Media Production, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Audacity

    By Audacity
    (447)4.5 out of 5

    2. Free and open-source audio editor

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Audacity is:

    More usable
    Easier to set up
    See all Audacity reviews
    #2

  2. Adobe Audition

    By Adobe
    (430)4.4 out of 5

    3. Adobe Audition and audio editing software and is one part of Adobe's Creative Suite of software products.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Adobe Audition is:

    Easier to set up
    See all Adobe Audition reviews
    #3

  3. GarageBand

    By Apple
    (268)4.3 out of 5

    4. GarageBand is Apple's preinstalled OS X music creation tool.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, GarageBand is:

    More usable
    Easier to admin
    Easier to set up
    See all GarageBand reviews
    #4

  4. Logic Pro X

    By Apple
    (174)4.6 out of 5

    5. Logic Pro X is Apple's professional-grade audio editing software.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Logic Pro X is:

    Easier to do business with
    Easier to set up
    More usable
    See all Logic Pro X reviews
    #5

  5. Avid Pro Tools

    By Avid Technology
    (119)4.3 out of 5

    6. Follow to go behind the scenes of the world's most listened to, most watched, and most loved media in the world.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools is:

    More expensive
    See all Avid Pro Tools reviews
    #6

  6. FL Studio

    By Image LIne
    (95)4.6 out of 5

    7. FL Studio 12 is a complete software music production environment or Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Representing more than 18 years of innovative developments it has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music. FL Studio is now one of the world’s most popular DAWs and is used by the most creative artists.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, FL Studio is:

    More usable
    See all FL Studio reviews
    #7

  7. Studio One

    By PreSonus
    (54)4.4 out of 5

    8. Music is our life, PreSonus is our day job.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Studio One is:

    Easier to set up
    More usable
    See all Studio One reviews
    #8

  8. Sound Forge

    By Sony
    (52)4.3 out of 5

    9. Digital audio & video software for professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Sound Forge is:

    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    More usable
    See all Sound Forge reviews
    #9

  9. Reaper

    By Cockos Inc.
    (28)4.5 out of 5

    10. REAPER is a complete digital audio production application for Windows and OS X, offering a full multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing and mastering toolset.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:

    Reviewers say compared to Ableton Live, Reaper is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    More usable
    Better at support
    See all Reaper reviews
    #10

  10. ACID Pro

    By Sony
    (15)4.2 out of 5

    11. Digital audio & video software for professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts.

    Categories in common with Ableton Live:
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