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Cakewalk SonarGarageBand
Freemium

Free tier available; additional features require a paid membership.

 Free

Free download from the App Store.

Windows macOS, iOS
  • Free tier available, not purely paid
  • Continues a long-running, well-known Windows DAW lineage
  • Free with a large built-in sound and loop library
  • Virtual drummers and modelled guitar and bass amps
  • Full feature set requires a paid membership
  • Windows only
  • Apple devices only
  • Fewer mixing and editing tools than a full DAW
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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