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Top 10 Cubase Alternatives & Competitors

(63)4.3 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Cubase for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Cubase include features and audio editing. The best overall Cubase alternative is Audacity. Other similar apps like Cubase are Adobe Audition, GarageBand, Studio One, and Ardour. Cubase alternatives can be found in Audio Editing Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Cubase

  • Audacity
  • Adobe Audition
  • GarageBand

Top 10 Alternatives to Cubase Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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

    (447)4.5 out of 5
  2. Free and open-source audio editor

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Audacity is:

    Easier to set up
    More usable
    Better at support
    #2
  3. Adobe Audition

    (430)4.4 out of 5
  4. Adobe Audition and audio editing software and is one part of Adobe's Creative Suite of software products.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Adobe Audition is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    #3
  5. GarageBand

    (268)4.3 out of 5
  6. GarageBand is Apple's preinstalled OS X music creation tool.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, GarageBand is:

    Easier to set up
    Easier to do business with
    Better at support
    #4
  7. Studio One

    (54)4.4 out of 5
  8. Music is our life, PreSonus is our day job.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Studio One is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    More usable
    #5
  9. Ardour

    (11)4.1 out of 5
  10. Ardour is an open source, collaborative effort of a worldwide team including musicians, programmers, and professional recording engineers.

    Categories in common with Cubase:
    #6
  11. Ableton Live

    (155)4.7 out of 5
  12. Ableton makes Live, Push & Link software and hardware for writing, recording and performing music.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Ableton Live is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    #7
  13. Sound Forge

    By Sony
    (52)4.3 out of 5
  14. Digital audio & video software for professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Sound Forge is:

    Easier to set up
    Easier to do business with
    Easier to admin
    #8
  15. FL Studio

    (95)4.6 out of 5
  16. 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 Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, FL Studio is:

    Easier to set up
    More usable
    Better at support
    #9
  17. Logic Pro X

    (174)4.6 out of 5
  18. Logic Pro X is Apple's professional-grade audio editing software.

    Categories in common with Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Logic Pro X is:

    Easier to set up
    Easier to do business with
    Better at support
    #10
  19. Reaper

    (28)4.5 out of 5
  20. 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 Cubase:

    Reviewers say compared to Cubase, Reaper is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements