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Ableton Live vs Ableton Live Lite: catalog facts
Ableton Live	Ableton Live Lite
Paid Paid software sold in multiple tiered editions.	Free Live Lite is included with some hardware products and apps and is not sold separately.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Session View clip launching suits live performance uniquely well Long-standing standard in electronic music production	License does not expire Includes core tools for writing, recording, and performing music
Paid software with tiered editions that gate features Windows and Mac only	Requires a Lite serial number and Ableton account Not sold separately
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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