Side by side
Cakewalk Sonar vs Cubase
Both stand on music production software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit Cakewalk Sonar 
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.
Visit CubaseThe facts
| Cakewalk Sonar | Cubase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Cubase |
| Website | cakewalk.bandlab.com | steinberg.net |
| On music production software | #16 of 28 | #20 of 28 |
Cakewalk Sonar: what it does well
Cubase: what it does well
- Supports multitrack editing and MIDI sequencing
- Works on Windows and macOS
- Allows third-party plugins
- Includes noise reduction and video synchronization
- Offers a 60-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid software
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