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Best Beat Making Software in 2026

Making beats can start with tapping samples, arranging MIDI, or building a track around plugins. Compare audio export, MIDI support, sample import, and plugin support to see how each tool fits your process; platforms and track limits can shape where and how large you work. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add useful cost context. Koala Sampler, MPC Beats, and Serato Studio are among the options shown, alongside tools such as DAWG and MilkyTracker. Check the listed capabilities against the sounds you want to use, the way you prefer to arrange them, and the formats you need when a track is ready to share.

32 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

DAWG

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

DAWG combines sequencing, sound shaping, mixing, and WAV export in a music-making game. Its development status and early-build caveats matter for anyone choosing it now.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
2

Auxy Studio

Free plan iPhoneMac

Auxy Studio combines note-and-loop composition with sound shaping, sample imports, and multiple export formats.

7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
3

Beat Maker Go

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Beat Maker Go combines lessons, sound packs, loop creation, and performance recording for mobile beat making. Its limited free access and reported data handling are worth weighing before choosing it.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
4

Drum Pads 24

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Drum Pads 24 if you want a free-to-use beatmaking app with a large sound library, editing tools, and track sharing.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
5

Endlesss

Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1

Endlesss combines loop-based idea making with collaborative jams, multiple audio inputs, and export options. Its current return to service is worth noting for anyone considering it.

7.2 Visit site
6

Giada

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Giada brings sequencing, sample playback, recording, and MIDI control into a free, open-source tool aimed at live music work. Its listed platform support is limited to Linux, macOS, and Windows.

7.2 Open source Visit site
7

Koala Sampler
by Koala Sampler
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Koala Sampler combines sample recording and importing with sequencing, effects, and export options.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

Blocs Wave

Free plan iPhone

Blocs Wave combines a sound library, loop pads, recording, and editing in an iOS app. The app is free to download, while audio import and the Pro Features Collection are separate purchases.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
9

Figure

Free plan iPhone

Figure offers a free, focused way to create beats and bass lines on iOS. Its Allihoopa sharing features are no longer available, but the app was designed to work on its own.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
10

Groovepad

Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Groovepad if you want a mobile pad-based music-making app with lessons, effects, and a broad selection of sound genres.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
11

Groovebox

Free plan iPhone

Groovebox offers a free mobile music studio with sequencing, sound shaping, and several export options.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
12

Loopz

Free plan iPhoneMac

Loopz combines song creation tools with a large sound library and offers both monthly and yearly Premium subscriptions.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
13

MilkyTracker

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

MilkyTracker offers module editing, playback, and file conversion at no cost. Note that MIDI In does not mean MIDI sequencing, and the project says the software remains under development.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
14

Groovie

Free plan Web

Groovie offers a broad set of beat-making controls and samples in a browser, with project sharing that does not upload the project.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
15

MPC Beats
by MPC Beats
Free plan MacWindows

MPC Beats combines sequencing, arrangement and mixing in a free desktop package, with DAW plugin use and controller support.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
16

Remixlive

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

Remixlive brings loop-based creation, sample playback, and live performance tools to Android, iOS, and macOS.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
17

ManyHand Drum Machine

Free plan Web

ManyHand Drum Machine offers a straightforward browser-based way to program looping patterns with synthesized drum sounds. It is free to use, with an eight-track layout and no sample downloads.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
18

Serato Studio
by Serato Studio
Free plan MacWindows

Serato Studio combines sampling, stem separation, instruments, and DJ-focused integrations for beat-making and edits.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
19

Jam Pad

Free plan Android

Choose Jam Pad if you want an Android music studio with sound imports, beat tools, and optional track sharing.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
20

Beatmaker 3

Free trial iPhoneMacWindows

Beatmaker 3 brings owned titles, kit browsing, mixing, and MIDI workflows into one plugin. Its trial offers a way to try it, while title and bundle purchases are one-time costs.

6.4 From $49 · 7-day trial Visit site
21

SoundBox

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

SoundBox provides tracker-style composition, sound design and export tools for synthetic music, with no listed price.

6.3 Free plan Visit site
22

KORG Collection

Free trial MacWindows

KORG Collection 6 combines a broad set of instruments with standalone and plugin use.

5.8 Visit site
23

BeatMaker 3
by BeatMaker 3
Paid iPhone

BeatMaker 3 brings sampling, sequencing, effects, and performance tools to an iPad music workflow.

5.6 Visit site
24

Drambo

Paid iPhoneMac

Drambo combines modular sound building, sequencing, audio processing, and MIDI control in one environment.

5.6 Visit site
25

Flip

Paid AndroidiPhone

Flip packs sampling, sequencing and performance tools into a mobile studio with broad export options.

5.5 Visit site

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