No. 100 of 130 ·Audio Editing Software

GoldWave

Name: GoldWave
Price: 19 USD

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $1.58/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

GoldWave is ranked #100 of 130 in audio editing software on Freedom251, made by GoldWave (Near St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada). It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $1.58/mo.

GoldWave plans and pricing

All plans

One Year GoldWave License $19/yr License expires one year after purchase date 1 year license goldwave.com · 5 Oct 2026

Lifetime GoldWave License $59 once License never expires License never expires · Free upgrades · Works with all versions of GoldWave · Includes GoldWave Infinity goldwave.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on audio editing software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $19/mo
Supported platforms: Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Multitrack editing: No
Third-party plugins: Yes
Noise reduction: Yes
Video synchronization: No
Cloud collaboration: No

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The record

GoldWave price: The homepage lists GoldWave at $19.
Evaluation version: A fully functional evaluation version is available for download.
Try before purchase: The company recommends trying the evaluation version before buying.
Lifetime license: The lifetime license does not expire and includes free upgrades.
Annual license: The one-year license expires after one year and then returns to evaluation mode.
Trial limit: The text does not state a specific evaluation-period limit.
Refund policy: No refund policy is stated on the provided pages.
Windows platform: The GoldWave desktop version is available for Windows.
Infinity platforms: GoldWave Infinity includes iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.
Browser-based version: GoldWave Infinity runs on devices supporting modern web browsers without installation.
Secure transactions: Transactions use secure independent servers through Stripe or PayPal.
Card data handling: GoldWave Inc. says it does not receive customers' credit card information.
Mobile payments: Google Pay and Apple Pay are available on Android and iOS devices.
License delivery: A license is emailed shortly after the transaction completes.
Price from: $1.58/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#100 of 130
Best Game Audio Editors in 2026#13 of 32

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Sources

goldwave.com· checked 28 Sept 2026
goldwave.com/gwbuy.php· checked 28 Sept 2026