Side by side
Cubasis vs MainStage
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.
Paid AndroidiPhone
Cubasis provides a broad mobile production workspace with recording, sequencing, mixing, effects, and plug-in support. Check the platform-specific purchase and Android hardware limitations before buying.
Visit Cubasis Paid
Visit MainStage The facts
| Cubasis | MainStage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Cubasis 3 — Google Play: $29.99, paid once | Apple Creator Studio Educator and student: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | Cubasis | Apple |
| Website | steinberg.net | apple.com |
| On music production software | #23 of 28 | #27 of 28 |
Cubasis: what it does well
- Audio and MIDI editing
- Unlimited Android audio and MIDI tracks
- 17 effect processors and sidechain support
- Third-party instrument and effect support
- Exports to Cubase and cloud storage
What to know first
- No free plan
- Android hardware support is limited
- In-app purchases are available
- Separate one-time prices by platform
MainStage: what it does well
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