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Samplitude vs Sound Forge

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.

Samplitude

Paid Windows

Samplitude provides a broad listed audio and video feature set on Windows. Compare the subscription, perpetual and Suite terms against your licensing needs.

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Sound Forge concentrates on detailed single-file audio editing, repair, effects, and mastering. Its plug-in support, batch processing, and local text to speech add workflow options, while multitrack production is outside its stated design.

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The facts

	Samplitude	Sound Forge
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Samplitude annual subscription: $145 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	5	8
Maker	Not published	Sound Forge
Website	borisfx.com	soundforge.com
On audio editing software	#108 of 131	#104 of 131

Samplitude: what it does well

Multitrack editing
MIDI sequencing
Third-party plugin support
Noise reduction
Video synchronization

What to know first

Windows only
No free plan
15-day trial only
Perpetual options have listed monthly prices

Sound Forge: what it does well

Sample-level waveform editing
Noise, click, crackle, and clipping repair
Handles files with up to 32 channels
VST2, VST3, and ARA support
Unrestricted 15-day trial without a credit card

What to know first

No free plan
Not designed for multitrack projects
Windows-only trial
Listed plan prices are unavailable

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