Best Audio Editing Software of 2023

GarageBand  Best Free
Free 
Beginner to Intermediate 
Mac 
Podcast editing, music production, music editing 

Adobe Audition Best for Live Music 
$20.99 per month 
Intermediate to Expert 
Windows, Mac
Live music, studio recording, radio, podcast editing 

Hindenburg Pro Best for Podcasts
$12 per month to $399
Intermediate to Expert 
Windows, Mac 
Podcasting, vocal audio 

Ableton Live  Best for Music Production
$99 to $749 
Expert
Windows, Mac 
Music production, music editing, electronic dance music 

Pro Tools  Best for Professionals
$9.99 to $99.99 per month 
Expert 
Windows, Mac 
Music production, music editing, audio editing for video 

Logic Pro Best for Apple Devices
$199.99 
Intermediate to Expert
Mac 
Music production, music editing, podcast editing 

AudioLab  Best for Android Devices
Free to $12.99 
Beginner 
Android 
Basic audio file editing