Audacity

The world's most popular free audio editing and recording software.

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Overview

Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports all major audio formats, offers extensive editing tools, plugin support, and advanced audio analysis features, ideal for music, podcast, and sound editing.

Key Features

Cross-platform Compatibility

Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring broad accessibility for users on major desktop operating systems.

Multi-format Support

Import, export, and convert audio files in all popular formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Ogg.

Extensive Editing Tools

Includes cutting, pasting, volume mixing, tempo and pitch adjustment, and non-destructive editing capabilities.

Plugin Support

Supports a wide range of third-party plugins such as VST3, Nyquist, LADSPA, LV2, and Audio Unit to extend functionality.

Advanced Effects

Offers noise reduction, equalizers, high and low-pass filters, distortion, echo, reverb, and more to polish audio.

Audio Visualization and Analysis

Features spectrogram view and scientific Vamp analyzers for deep audio analysis and frequency visualization.

Live Recording and Digitization

Record live audio through microphones or mixers and digitize imported recordings within the app.

Cloud Collaboration and Backup

Allows saving and backing up projects to the cloud with version control and easy sharing via Audio.com.

Who It's For

How to Use

Download and Install

Download Audacity from the official website or MuseHub and install it on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.

Import or Record Audio

Open Audacity and import audio files or record live audio using a microphone or mixer.

Edit Your Audio

Use tools to cut, copy, paste, adjust volume, apply effects, and arrange multiple tracks as needed.

Apply Effects and Plugins

Enhance your audio with built-in effects like noise reduction or add third-party plugins for more options.

Export and Share

Export your final project in your desired audio format and share it via Audio.com or other platforms.

Pricing

Pricing details are gathered from the official Audacity website and are provided for reference only. Always confirm the latest information directly with the vendor.

Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to all core audio editing and recording features Supports all major audio formats Access to third-party plugins Cross-platform desktop application Community support and documentation
Cloud Storage Add-on	Contact Sales	Additional cloud storage for project backups Collaboration and version control features Priority support

Found a change in pricing? We welcome corrections. Reach out so we can keep this listing accurate.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Completely free and open-source with no cost barriers.
Supports a wide range of audio formats and plugins for flexibility.
Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Robust editing tools suitable for beginners and advanced users.
Strong community support and extensive documentation.

Cons

No mobile app version available; desktop only.
Lacks some advanced DAW features like MIDI editing and virtual instruments.
User interface can be less intuitive compared to commercial DAWs.
Cloud storage and collaboration features may require additional services.
Third-party builds may vary in reliability and security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

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Community reviews (2)

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Isaac ReidRising Star5/5
Jul 20, 2026
Recommends this tool
I use Audacity because it's free, lightweight, and easy to use. It's been really helpful whenever I need to record audio or make quick edits.
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Rdx PrvNewcomer5/5
Apr 26, 2026
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Average rating

5.02 reviews

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Community reviews (2)

Most recent

Isaac ReidRising Star5/5
Jul 20, 2026
Recommends this tool
I use Audacity because it's free, lightweight, and easy to use. It's been really helpful whenever I need to record audio or make quick edits.
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Rdx PrvNewcomer5/5
Apr 26, 2026
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Key Features

Cross-platform Compatibility

Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring broad accessibility for users on major desktop operating systems.

Multi-format Support

Import, export, and convert audio files in all popular formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Ogg.

Extensive Editing Tools

Includes cutting, pasting, volume mixing, tempo and pitch adjustment, and non-destructive editing capabilities.

Plugin Support

Supports a wide range of third-party plugins such as VST3, Nyquist, LADSPA, LV2, and Audio Unit to extend functionality.

Advanced Effects

Offers noise reduction, equalizers, high and low-pass filters, distortion, echo, reverb, and more to polish audio.

Audio Visualization and Analysis

Features spectrogram view and scientific Vamp analyzers for deep audio analysis and frequency visualization.

Live Recording and Digitization

Record live audio through microphones or mixers and digitize imported recordings within the app.

Cloud Collaboration and Backup

Allows saving and backing up projects to the cloud with version control and easy sharing via Audio.com.

Who It's For

How to Use

Download and Install

Download Audacity from the official website or MuseHub and install it on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.

Import or Record Audio

Open Audacity and import audio files or record live audio using a microphone or mixer.

Edit Your Audio

Use tools to cut, copy, paste, adjust volume, apply effects, and arrange multiple tracks as needed.

Apply Effects and Plugins

Enhance your audio with built-in effects like noise reduction or add third-party plugins for more options.

Export and Share

Export your final project in your desired audio format and share it via Audio.com or other platforms.

Pricing

Pricing details are gathered from the official Audacity website and are provided for reference only. Always confirm the latest information directly with the vendor.

Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to all core audio editing and recording features Supports all major audio formats Access to third-party plugins Cross-platform desktop application Community support and documentation
Cloud Storage Add-on	Contact Sales	Additional cloud storage for project backups Collaboration and version control features Priority support

Found a change in pricing? We welcome corrections. Reach out so we can keep this listing accurate.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Completely free and open-source with no cost barriers.
Supports a wide range of audio formats and plugins for flexibility.
Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Robust editing tools suitable for beginners and advanced users.
Strong community support and extensive documentation.

Cons

No mobile app version available; desktop only.
Lacks some advanced DAW features like MIDI editing and virtual instruments.
User interface can be less intuitive compared to commercial DAWs.
Cloud storage and collaboration features may require additional services.
Third-party builds may vary in reliability and security.

Use Cases

Explore tools grouped by use case so you can keep researching without losing momentum.

Audacity

Overview

Featured Video

Key Features

Cross-platform Compatibility

Multi-format Support

Extensive Editing Tools

Plugin Support

Advanced Effects

Audio Visualization and Analysis

Live Recording and Digitization

Cloud Collaboration and Backup

Who It's For

How to Use

Download and Install

Import or Record Audio

Edit Your Audio

Apply Effects and Plugins

Export and Share

Pricing

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (2)

Community reviews (2)

Featured Video

Key Features

Cross-platform Compatibility

Multi-format Support

Extensive Editing Tools

Plugin Support

Advanced Effects

Audio Visualization and Analysis

Live Recording and Digitization

Cloud Collaboration and Backup

Who It's For

How to Use

Download and Install

Import or Record Audio

Edit Your Audio

Apply Effects and Plugins

Export and Share

Pricing

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

Community reviews (2)