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Audacity vs Avidemux
Both stand on audio editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Audacity offers a broad set of desktop audio editing tools without a subscription. Its lack of a mobile version and MIDI sequencing may matter to some users.
Visit Audacity Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux The facts
| Audacity | Avidemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Audacity | Not published |
| Website | audacityteam.org | avidemux.sourceforge.net |
| On audio editing software | #2 of 131 | #1 of 131 |
Audacity: what it does well
- Free for everyone; no subscription required.
- Supports multitrack editing and noise reduction.
- Works with MP3, M4A, AIFF, FLAC, and WAV.
- Supports third-party plugins in several formats.
- Includes a Spectrogram view for audio analysis.
What to know first
- No iOS or Android mobile version.
- MIDI sequencing is not supported.
Avidemux: what it does well
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