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Audacity
Free audio recorder and editor.
Official source: audacityteam.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Audacity Team
What is Audacity?
Free audio recorder and editor.
Key features
- Multi-track editing
- Noise reduction
- Plugin support
Who should use Audacity?
- DesignerBuild a setup for this
- StudentBuild a setup for this
Supported platforms
Pricing & licence
Open Source Free and open source
Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.
Prices change, so check audacityteam.org for current pricing.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Easy to start
- Free
Cons
- Not a full music studio
Installation
Windows
Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id Audacity.Audacity --exact --source wingetLinux
Linux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub org.audacityteam.AudacityLinux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install audacityPackage names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.
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Audacity FAQ
Is Audacity free?
Free and open source. It's also open source.
Which platforms does Audacity support?
Audacity is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Android and iPhone & iPad.
Can I install Audacity with Winget?
Yes. Run "winget install --id Audacity.Audacity --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.
Can I install Audacity with Homebrew?
Yes. Run "brew install --cask audacity" in Terminal.
Where can I download Audacity safely?
From the official website, audacityteam.org. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.