Best Beat Making Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Koala Sampler is ranked #1 of 32 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of DAWG and Beatmaker 3. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Serato Studio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Serato Studio at $9.99/mo.
Beat making software gives you tools to build tracks using samples, MIDI, and other musical elements. Compare sample import and MIDI support with plugin support and track limits to understand what each entry offers for creating a project. Platforms and audio export matter when choosing where to work and how to carry a finished track forward; free-plan availability and paid starting prices help frame access. Koala Sampler, DAWG, and Auxy Studio open the ranking, followed by Remixlive and Beatmaker 3. Weigh these published details against your workflow, from assembling sounds to exporting the result.
32 beat making 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 Koala Sampler iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platforms: cross_platformPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 2 DAWG Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Platforms: cross_platformPlugin support: NoMIDI support: Yes
- 3 Beatmaker 3 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Platforms: mobilePlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 4 Auxy Studio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platforms: cross_platformMIDI support: Yes
- 5 Drum Pads 24 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platforms: mobileMIDI support: Yes
- 6 Remixlive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platforms: cross_platformMIDI support: Yes
- 7 BeatMaker 3 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Platforms: mobilePlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 8 Beat Maker Go iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobile
- 9 Blocs Wave iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobile
- 10 Drambo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: cross_platformPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 11 Endlesss iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: cross_platformMIDI support: Yes
- 12 Figure iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobile
- 13 Flip iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobileMIDI support: Yes
- 14 Groove Rider 2 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobilePlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 15 Groovebox iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobileMIDI support: Yes
- 16 Groovepad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobile
- 17 Jam Pad Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobile
- 18 nanoloop iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: mobileMIDI support: Yes
- 19 Patterning 3 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: cross_platformPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 20 Loopz iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Platforms: mobile
- 21 Octachron iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Platforms: cross_platformMIDI support: Yes
- 22 Serato Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$9.99/mo Platforms: desktopPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 23 MPC Beats No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Platforms: desktopPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
- 24 Ableton Live No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$31.21/mo Platforms: mobilePlugin support: NoMIDI support: Yes
- 25 MASCHINE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$39/mo Platforms: desktopPlugin support: YesMIDI support: Yes
Is your app on this list?
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Questions about this list
Which beat making software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Koala Sampler is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 7.9. DAWG is second and Beatmaker 3 third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Serato Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.99/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.