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Avidemux vs MagicBPM
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
MagicBPM combines microphone-based tempo readings, a configurable metronome, and song identification. It is not an audio-file analyzer, and song identification has connectivity and routing limits.
Visit MagicBPMThe facts
| Avidemux | MagicBPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | magicbpm.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #4 on metronome apps |
Avidemux: what it does well
MagicBPM: what it does well
- BPM reading updates live and includes a confidence indicator.
- Metronome supports tempos up to 300 BPM.
- Includes a scrolling display of tempo changes.
- Tempo analysis stays on-device; microphone audio is not uploaded.
- Core app is free.
What to know first
- Does not import audio files.
- Song identification requires an internet connection.
- Song identification is off on CarPlay and Bluetooth hands-free routes.
- iPhone and Android apps show ads.