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