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| Your shortlist | DAWsCubase |
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| General starting cost | $99.99 once |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| Workflow | Not verified in this comparison |
| Platform | Not verified in this comparison |
| Audio export | Not verified in this comparison |
| The verdict | A serious music production DAW that can absolutely handle podcast editing if you already know your way around a mixer window. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | Musicians and audio engineers who podcast on the side and already own a Steinberg license. |
| Not the best fit | Someone editing their first interview show who just wants to cut dead air and export an MP3. |
| The gotcha | The full Pro version costs real money and most of its power is aimed at scoring and mixing music, not spoken word. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Full-version licensing is not a $99 annual subscription. Sale and upgrade prices are separate from the regular new license. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Cubase |