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| General starting cost | $199.99 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 full multitrack DAW for shows that mix speech with substantial music production. |
| Free tier | No free tier listed. A trial may be available. |
| Best for | Hosts who also produce music and want one desktop editing and mixing environment. |
| Not the best fit | Beginners looking for a transcript-first podcast editor or automatic publishing. |
| The gotcha | A perpetual purchase includes one year of feature updates. Monthly Pro+ provides access while subscribed and does not grant a perpetual license. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Regular new-license prices, excluding the temporary sale. Check eligibility separately for upgrades from an existing Studio One license. |
| Category | DAWs |
| Tool type | Audio editors |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Fender Studio Pro (formerly Studio One) |