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WavePadAdobe Audition
Freemium

Free download available, with paid editions sold through NCH Software.

 Paid

Subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Supports over 50 audio formats
  • Batch editing of many files
  • Multitrack, waveform and spectral editing in one app
  • Audio cleanup and restoration tools
  • Closed source commercial software
  • Desktop features differ from the mobile apps
  • Subscription only
  • Requires an Adobe account
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

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