Best Audio Editing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Audacity is ranked #1 of 116 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Soundtrap and n-Track Studio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Soundtrap. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Ardour at $1/mo.
Whether you’re polishing a recording, building a multitrack project or working with sound and video, the right editing tools depend on the job. Compared on multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, noise reduction and video synchronization, the entries also show cloud collaboration, third-party plugin support, platforms, free plans and paid-from pricing. Audacity, Soundtrap and n-Track Studio appear first, with GarageBand and BandLab Studio also among the early options. Consider which editing features your projects require, then check whether the available platforms and plugin support fit your setup. Collaboration and plan details offer further points to weigh as you compare software.
116 audio editing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Audacity iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, LinuxMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: No
- 2 Soundtrap iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Supported platforms: Web browser, Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 3 n-Track Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$5.42/mo
- 4 GarageBand iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Supported platforms: macOS, iPhone, iPadMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 5 WavePad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$5/mo Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- 6 BandLab Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Supported platforms: Web, iOS, AndroidMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 7 Logic Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$2.50/mo Supported platforms: macOS and iPadOSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 8 Zenbeats iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systemsMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 9 Ferrite Recording Studio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free Supported platforms: iOS (iPhone and iPad)Multitrack editing: Yes
- 10 Mixcraft iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Supported platforms: Windows; iOS and Android companion appMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 11 Pro Tools No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 12 Koala Sampler iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free
- 13 Suno iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$8/mo Supported platforms: Browser, iPhone, AndroidMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 14 MixPad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, AndroidMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 15 Cubasis iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9 Supported platforms: iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 16 Audio Evolution Mobile Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Supported platforms: Android and iOSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 17 Hokusai Audio Editor iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: iOS, macOSMultitrack editing: Yes
- 18 LUNA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$12.42/mo
- 19 Descript No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$1,624/mo
- 20 GoldWave iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$1.58/mo Supported platforms: Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidMultitrack editing: No
- 21 SANDYNE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, plus a browser interfaceMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 22 Ardour No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$1/mo Supported platforms: Linux, macOS, WindowsMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 23 Auria Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Supported platforms: iPadOSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 24 Reason No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOSMultitrack editing: YesMIDI sequencing: Yes
- 25 TwistedWave iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$4.99/mo Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, iPhone/iPad, web browserMultitrack editing: No
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Multitrack editing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audacity | 9.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes |
| 2 | Soundtrap | 9.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Web browser, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes |
| 3 | n-Track Studio | 9.3 | Free plan | $5.42/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | GarageBand | 9.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | macOS, iPhone, iPad | Yes |
| 5 | WavePad | 9.1 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | — |
| 6 | BandLab Studio | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | $14.99/mo | Web, iOS, Android | Yes |
| 7 | Logic Pro | 8.8 | No | $2.50/mo | No | — | macOS and iPadOS | Yes |
| 8 | Zenbeats | 8.7 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems | Yes |
| 9 | Ferrite Recording Studio | 8.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | iOS (iPhone and iPad) | Yes |
| 10 | Mixcraft | 8.4 | No | — | No | — | Windows; iOS and Android companion app | Yes |
| 11 | Pro Tools | 8.3 | Free plan | — | Yes | $9.99/mo | Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 12 | Koala Sampler | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Suno | 8.3 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | $8/mo | Browser, iPhone, Android | Yes |
| 14 | MixPad | 8.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android | Yes |
| 15 | Cubasis | 7.9 | No | — | No | — | iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS | Yes |
| 16 | Audio Evolution Mobile Studio | 7.8 | No | — | No | — | Android and iOS | Yes |
| 17 | Hokusai Audio Editor | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | iOS, macOS | Yes |
| 18 | LUNA | 7.7 | Free plan | $12.42/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | Descript | 7.7 | Free plan | $1,624/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | GoldWave | 7.7 | No | $1.58/mo | No | $19/mo | Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | No |
| 21 | SANDYNE | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, plus a browser interface | Yes |
| 22 | Ardour | 7.5 | No | $1/mo | Yes | $1/mo | Linux, macOS, Windows | Yes |
| 23 | Auria Pro | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | iPadOS | Yes |
| 24 | Reason | 7.3 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 25 | TwistedWave | 7.3 | No | $4.99/mo | No | — | macOS, Windows, iPhone/iPad, web browser | No |
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Questions about this list
Which audio editing software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Audacity is ranked #1 of 116 with a score of 9.6. Soundtrap is second and n-Track Studio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Ardour has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.