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Best Audio Editing Software in 2026 — page 4

  1. 76

    Kid3

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+2

    Kid3 provides broad tag editing, batch organization, import, export, and automation features across desktop and Android platforms.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  2. 77

    AudioDope

    Free plan Windows

    Choose AudioDope if you want a free Windows tool for recording, editing, processing, and converting audio, with analysis utilities and VST support.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  3. 78

    MP3 Cutter

    Free plan Windows

    MP3 Cutter combines format support, basic cutting, conversion, extraction, and ringtone creation in a local Windows utility.

    6.5 From $39.95 Visit site
  4. 79

    Free MP3 Cutter Joiner

    Free plan Windows

    Free MP3 Cutter Joiner covers straightforward local cutting, joining, conversion, and extraction on supported Windows systems.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  5. 80

    Ringdroid

    Free plan Android

    Ringdroid provides focused on-device trimming, recording, and ringtone assignment without a paid plan or advertisements in its official distribution.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  6. 81

    Bitwig Studio

    by Bitwig Studio
    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Bitwig Studio if you need a workstation for audio production, performance, and modular sound design across macOS, Windows, or Linux.

    6.4 From $99 · 30-day trial Visit site
  7. 82

    Rosegarden

    Free plan Linux

    Rosegarden combines MIDI, notation, and basic audio work in a free Linux program. Check the ALSA and JACK requirements and package options before choosing an installation method.

    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  8. 83

    Logic Pro

    Free trial iPhoneMac

    Logic Pro brings music production, spatial audio tools, and cross-device projects together for compatible Mac and iPad users.

    6.3 From $2.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 84

    Nuendo

    Free trial MacWindows

    Nuendo brings post-production, dialogue, game-audio and immersive workflows into one application.

  10. 85

    SpectraLayers Pro

    by SpectraLayers Pro
    Free trial MacWindows

    Choose SpectraLayers Pro if you need spectral audio editing, repair, restoration, or sound design, particularly with Pro 13’s sound effect and voice tools.

  11. 86

    Digital Performer

    by Digital Performer
    Free trial MacWindows

    Choose Digital Performer if you need audio and MIDI production with notation export in one application. Look elsewhere if you require 32-bit plug-ins, PC ARM support, or MP3 export during the demo.

  12. 87

    puddletag

    Free plan Linux

    Puddletag offers direct and batch tag editing with metadata previews for GNU/Linux users.

    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  13. 88

    Melodyne

    by Melodyne
    Free trial MacWindows

    Choose Melodyne if you need detailed note-level audio editing, with editions ranging from basic pitch and timing work to polyphonic and multitrack editing.

    6.1 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 89

    Renoise

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Renoise brings tracker sequencing together with effects, sampling, plugin support, and MIDI and OSC connectivity.

  15. 90

    Hindenburg Pro

    by Hindenburg Pro
    Free trial MacWindows

    Choose Hindenburg Pro for spoken-word production that combines multitrack editing, local transcription, manuscript-based cuts, and broadcast-oriented publishing.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
  16. 91

    energyXT

    by energyXT
    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    energyXT covers recording, sequencing, instruments, effects, mixing, and export across three desktop systems.

    6.0 From €49 Visit site
  17. 92

    REAPER

    by REAPER
    Paid LinuxMacWindows

    REAPER offers a focused set of audio, MIDI, plugin, noise-reduction, and video-sync tools across three desktop systems.

    5.9 From $60 · 60-day trial Visit site
  18. 93

    Alitu

    by Alitu
    Free trial Web

    Alitu combines production and hosting tools with transcription and one-click publishing.

    5.9 From $38/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  19. 94

    Pyramix

    by Pyramix
    Free trial MacWindows

    Pyramix offers tiered workstation capabilities from recording through immersive production. Confirm platform, authorization, and future support arrangements as the website transitions to Neumann.

    5.9 30-day trial Visit site
  20. 95

    Cubase

    by Cubase
    Paid MacWindows

    Cubase provides a broad set of production, editing, MIDI, plugin, and synchronization tools across three listed editions. A 60-day trial is available, but continued use requires paid software.

    5.8 60-day trial Visit site
  21. 96

    Ableton Live

    by Ableton Live
    Paid MacWindows

    Choose Ableton Live if you need music production software with MIDI sequencing, multitrack editing, and sample import on Windows or macOS.

    5.8 From $99 · 30-day trial Visit site
  22. 97

    FL Studio

    by FL Studio
    Paid MacWindows

    FL Studio offers desktop music-production features across several editions. Review the edition differences carefully, especially the Fruity Edition’s missing recording and stem-separation functions.

    5.8 From $99 Visit site
  23. 98

    Adobe Audition

    by Adobe Audition
    Paid MacWindows

    Choose Adobe Audition if you need multitrack editing, noise reduction, video synchronization, or third-party plugin support on macOS or Windows.

    5.8 7-day trial Visit site
  24. 99

    Mixcraft

    by Mixcraft
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWindows

    Mixcraft offers different track capacities and included media across its listed editions, along with a 14-day trial.

    5.8 14-day trial Visit site
  25. 100

    Fission

    by Fission
    Free trial Mac

    Fission covers common editing and conversion tasks, with lossless MP3 and AAC editing among its specific capabilities.

    5.8 From $35 Visit site