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| Your shortlist | DAWsLogic Pro |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | From $129/yr or $199.99 once |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (5)
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| Workflow | Multitrack recording and editingSource · 2026-08-26 |
| Platform | Mac; separate iPad appSource · 2026-08-26 |
| Audio export | Local audio filesSource · 2026-08-26 |
| The verdict | The paid Apple step-up from GarageBand, for Mac producers who outgrew the free app. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | Mac producers who outgrew GarageBand, shows that also score music, and anyone already in Apple Creator Studio. |
| Not the best fit | Windows users, Intel Macs on the current version, or a first-week host who only needed a free cut. |
| The gotcha | The current Mac app needs Apple silicon. Intel Macs are out. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Dollars from Apple's Logic Pro FAQ on apple.com/logic-pro, the Creator Studio page, and the US Mac App Store listing at $199.99, all opened 26 Aug 2026. Apple Support 125029 (published 30 Jun 2026) says Logic Pro for Mac requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple silicon. Stop a Creator Studio subscription and you lose edit access after the billing period. The one-time Mac app stays under App Store terms. A standard Creator Studio plan can be shared with up to five other family members. Educator and student seats cannot. Apple's public Performance Partners program is for Music, TV, books, and similar services, not this Mac app. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-26 |
| Next step | Visit Logic Pro |