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Best Multimedia Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Multimedia software covers tools for making and changing audio, video, images, illustrations and animation. This guide helps Galaxy users compare creative apps by workflow, media types, platform support and collaboration options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Adobe Express Video | Adobe Express Video lets people create, edit and publish videos and other content from a browser or mobile device. | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Adobe Premiere | 6.2 | $19.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Adobe Lightroom | Lightroom suits people who want to organize and edit photos across desktop, web, and mobile, including those working with RAW images. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Adobe Photoshop | Photoshop suits people who need image creation and editing tools across desktop, web, and mobile, as well as students, teachers, and businesses considering plan options. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 05 ZBrush | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac, API | 19 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Ardour | Ardour suits musicians and audio creators who need audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across Linux, macOS, or Windows. | 5.5 | $1 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Audacity | Audacity suits people who want a no-cost desktop editor for multitrack audio work, noise reduction, or spectrogram analysis. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Houdini | Houdini suits 3D artists and production teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or virtual reality. | 5.5 | $95 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Adobe Character Animator | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Adobe Illustrator | Illustrator suits people creating scalable graphics for branding, marketing, advertising, or digital drawing. | 5.4 | — | Free trial | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 12 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures that makers publish. Compare free plans, paid starting points, trials, AI media tools and licence type before choosing.
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Adobe Premiere
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record6.2 Visit
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Adobe Lightroom
Lightroom suits people who want to organize and edit photos across desktop, web, and mobile, including those working with RAW images.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
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Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop suits people who need image creation and editing tools across desktop, web, and mobile, as well as students, teachers, and businesses considering plan options.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
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ZBrush
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac+1 Record5.6 Visit
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Ardour
WindowsMacLinux $1 a month Record5.5 Visit Ardour suits musicians and audio creators who need audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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Audacity
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.5 Visit Audacity suits people who want a no-cost desktop editor for multitrack audio work, noise reduction, or spectrogram analysis.
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Houdini
WindowsMacLinux $95 a year Record5.5 Visit Houdini suits 3D artists and production teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or virtual reality.
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Adobe Illustrator
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 — Record5.4 Visit Illustrator suits people creating scalable graphics for branding, marketing, advertising, or digital drawing.
14
Krita
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Krita suits illustrators, comic artists, concept artists and digital VFX workers looking for painting and animation tools.
15
OpenShot Video Editor
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.1 Visit It suits people who want a free desktop editor on Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users needing 4K export.
16
Blender
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.0 Visit Blender suits people creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, or game assets, as well as users combining 2D drawing with 3D work.
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Final Cut Pro
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record5.0 Visit Final Cut Pro suits beginning editors and professionals working on Mac or iPad.
18
Logic Pro
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record5.0 Visit Logic Pro suits songwriters, beat-makers, and music producers who need recording, editing, and mixing tools on Mac or iPad.
20
Adobe Fresco
iPhone & iPadWindows Free plan Record4.7 Visit Fresco suits people who draw or paint on supported stylus and touch devices and want layers, brushes, or animation tools.
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DaVinci Resolve
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit DaVinci Resolve suits editors and post-production teams looking for video, color, effects, motion graphics and audio workflows in one desktop application.
Before you choose
Match the primary workflow
Start with the work you need to do: audio production, video editing, image work, illustration or animation. The comparison includes a primary workflow field to help narrow the fit.
Media types show what a tool is built to handle. Use that field with your project needs rather than choosing by brand name.
Check platform support
Confirm support for the devices you use. Listed platforms include macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux, Android and the web.
A tool may suit a desktop, mobile or browser workflow differently, so check its supported-platform entry before committing.
Review free access and trials
Compare the free plan and paid-from fields to understand the starting cost. Tools in this category offer free plans, while others use paid access.
A free trial can provide temporary access before payment. Adobe Animate lists a paid model with a seven-day trial; Adobe Fresco lists a free plan.
Consider collaboration and AI tools
Team collaboration is a comparison field for shared creative work. Check what collaboration support a tool publishes before selecting it for a group.
AI media tools are also compared. Review that field alongside the primary workflow and media types to match the tool to your process.
Read the licence type
Licence type matters when you need to change code, share work or fit software into a business process. Open-source code is offered by tools in this category.
Check the licence terms for the tool you plan to use, including any conditions tied to its free or paid access.
Questions
Which platforms do multimedia tools support?
Listed platforms include macOS, Windows, iOS, Linux, Android and the web. Check the supported-platform entry for the tool you want.
Can I find multimedia software with a free plan?
Yes. Tools in this category offer free plans. Adobe Fresco lists a free plan.
Are free trials available?
Yes. A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Adobe Animate lists a paid model with a seven-day trial.
Does this category include open-source software?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Review the licence type before using or changing code.
What should I compare between tools?
Compare free plan, paid-from, media types, primary workflow, supported platforms, team collaboration, AI media tools and licence type.
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