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

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