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| Your shortlist | DAWsOcenaudio |
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| General starting cost | Free |
| 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 | Free, fast, and less irritating than Audacity for quick single file work. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Anyone who wants to trim, normalise, and export one file without launching a DAW. |
| Not the best fit | Multitrack editing, or anyone who needs plugins and automation. |
| The gotcha | It is not multitrack, and development is quiet, so do not build a whole workflow on it. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Genuinely free with no upsell. Donations are optional. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-27 |
| Next step | Visit Ocenaudio |