Alternatives to Ableton Live

Professional music production studio for seamless recording, live performance, sequencing, and creative sound design

FL Studio

Program license: Free

Professional music editing suite with powerful instruments, effects, and mobile-friendly workflow for on-the-go production

Ableton Live

Program license: Trial version

Versatile digital audio workstation for composing, recording, and performing music in real time

Audacity

Program license: Free

Free, feature-rich audio editor for recording, mixing, and polishing tracks with powerful plugins and effects

iDrum

Program license: Trial version

Create custom drum patterns easily with a virtual drum machine and intuitive step sequencer

Soundflower

Program license: Free

Lightweight virtual audio device for routing, recording, and managing multiple application sound sources with flexibility

Quake 4

Program license: Free

Story-driven sci-fi shooter throwing you into brutal alien battles with intense multiplayer action

MixPad Professional Audio Mixer for Mac

Program license: Trial version

Feature-rich multitrack editor for recording, mixing, and mastering professional-quality audio projects

MuLab

Program license: Free

Credit your own music and edit it for free with this very sleek, user-friendly program

MuseScore

Program license: Free

Create, edit, and play sheet music with intuitive notation tools and realistic instrument playback

Video Monkey

Program license: Free

User-friendly video converter with presets, batch processing, previews, and customizable output settings for popular devices

Amadeus

Program license: Trial version

Mac's dynamic sound editing apparatus with a wide array of useful functions and repair capabilities

Archibald

Program license: Trial version

Craft precise drum tracks with intuitive editing capabilities

Hydrogen

Program license: Free

Open-source drum machine offering pattern-based sequencing, realistic percussion sounds, and intuitive beat creation tools

Logic Pro X

Program license: Full

Powerful recording studio with extensive tools for music production and seamless GarageBand integration

Mac Jingle Player

Program license: Free

Simple tool for triggering custom jingles and sound effects during live shows or events

MidiPipe

Program license: Free

Process, route, and transform MIDI data in real time for flexible performance control

Pacemaker Editor

Program license: Free

Create DJ-style mixes with drag-and-drop effects and share them instantly with an online community

BPM Analyzer

Program license: Free

Quickly detects track tempo, helping DJs and music enthusiasts organize playlists by beats per minute

ProtonVPN

Program license: Full

Free, privacy-focused VPN offering unlimited bandwidth, strong encryption, and advanced security tools

FL Studio

Program license: Free

Comprehensive digital audio workstation for composing, arranging, recording, and mastering professional-quality tracks

Chord Pickout

Program license: Trial version

Automatically detects song chords and generates editable, printable scores for guitarists and pianists

Guitar Rig

Program license: Trial version

Versatile virtual amp and effects suite for crafting professional guitar tones and recording at home

Sound Studio

Program license: Trial version

Accessible audio workstation for recording, editing, and enhancing sound with multitrack support and effects

Band in a Box

Program license: Free

Effortlessly create and learn music with a user-friendly interface and versatile features

Reason

Program license: Trial version

Full-featured virtual studio for experienced producers, combining powerful synths, sequencing, mixing, and audio recording

Tag Editor Free

Program license: Free

Take full control over your audio file tags with one simple and easy-to-use program

GarageBand

Program license: Free

Create and mix music effortlessly using a wide range of instruments and sound loops

Pro Tools

Program license: Full

Record, mix, and master your music with professional-grade tools on an intuitive platform