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Audacity vs Ferrite Recording Studio
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.
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Free plan iPhone
Ferrite offers a substantial mobile multitrack workflow, with recording, editing, effects, and export options. Device limits and the free version’s project and channel restrictions should guide your choice.
Visit Ferrite Recording StudioThe facts
| Audacity | Ferrite Recording Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Ferrite 2 Pro to Ferrite 3 Pro: $14.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Audacity | Not published |
| Website | audacityteam.org | wooji-juice.com |
| On audio editing software | #2 of 131 | #53 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.
Ferrite Recording Studio: what it does well
- Records with built-in or external microphones
- Editor supports up to 32 tracks
- Pro supports up to eight recording channels
- Includes automatic ducking and silence removal
- Exports audio, chapters, video, and archives
What to know first
- Free version limits project duration
- Free version supports only first 1–2 external channels
- Requires iOS 15 or later
- Another app may interrupt recording
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