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Cubase vs Pro Tools: catalog facts
Cubase	Pro Tools
Paid Commercial software sold by Steinberg.	Paid Subscription from $9.99 per month (Artist) to $99 per month (Ultimate).
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Long-established recording and production environment Handles both audio and MIDI	Common session format in professional studios Tiers scale up to 2,048 audio tracks
Paid software Large and complex for simple editing tasks	Subscription pricing Track counts and features are limited in the cheaper tiers
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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