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| Your shortlist | DAWsAudacity |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| Workflow | Waveform and multitrack editingSource · 2026-08-23 |
| Platform | Windows, macOS and LinuxSource · 2026-08-23 |
| Audio export | Local audio filesSource · 2026-08-23 |
| The verdict | Free, local, and still good enough to cut a whole season. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Solo and two-person shows that want to stay on the computer, skip an account, and ship a file to a host they already pay. Windows, Mac, and Linux desks. |
| Not the best fit | Anyone who wants to edit by reading a transcript, record a remote guest in the same app, or open a full studio mixer. |
| The gotcha | The download page pushes MuseHub, an extra app you do not need for the editor. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Always free, including a download without MuseHub. Open source. Optional Audio.com companion for cloud backup and sharing. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-23 |
| Next step | Visit Audacity |