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| Your shortlist | DAWsFission |
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| General starting cost | $35 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 dead-simple, fast Mac editor for lossless trimming and joining, not a full DAW and not trying to be one. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | Mac podcasters who just need to cut a clip, join two files, or fix a bad edit point without opening a heavyweight app. |
| Not the best fit | Anyone needing multitrack recording or mixing, Fission doesn't do that. |
| The gotcha | It's a lossless editor for MP3 and AAC specifically, it won't replace your main DAW for a full episode edit. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Local taxes may apply. Existing-license upgrades and multi-app bundles are priced separately. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Fission |