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Compare Audacity and GarageBand 
At a Glance
Market Segments
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Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Audacity
Star Rating
(449)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(269)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Audacity excels in its open-source nature, allowing for extensive customization and a wide range of plugins, which reviewers say enhances its functionality for advanced users.
- Reviewers mention that GarageBand offers a more intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate and create music quickly, which is reflected in its slightly higher ease of use rating.
- G2 users highlight that Audacity's robust editing features, such as multi-track editing and noise reduction, are particularly beneficial for users looking for detailed audio manipulation, while GarageBand's built-in loops and virtual instruments are praised for simplifying music production.
- Users on G2 report that GarageBand's seamless integration with other Apple products is a significant advantage, allowing for a smoother workflow, whereas Audacity users note that its cross-platform compatibility is a strong point for those using different operating systems.
- Reviewers say that while Audacity has a lower quality of support rating, its active community forums provide valuable resources and troubleshooting help, contrasting with GarageBand's more formal support structure that some users find less responsive.
- Users say that Audacity's product direction rating indicates a need for more frequent updates and feature enhancements, while GarageBand's higher rating suggests a more proactive approach to improving user experience and adding new features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Audacity
No pricing availableGarageBand
No pricing availableFree Trial
Audacity
No trial information availableGarageBand
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
396
8.6
237
Ease of Use
8.5
401
8.7
238
Ease of Setup
8.6
45
8.4
28
Ease of Admin
8.3
37
8.9
22
Quality of Support
7.9
259
8.4
164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
28
9.1
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
391
8.4
232
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Audacity and GarageBand are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Audacity has no unique categories
GarageBand has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Audacity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
13.9%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Computer Software
7.6%
Religious Institutions
6.8%
Other
51.9%
Higher Education
12.0%
Broadcast Media
12.0%
Computer Software
8.7%
Education Management
6.5%
Retail
4.3%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Audacity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
I like how easily one can learn how to use the basics and then work on the more advanced features.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Honestly what I really dislike is the graphic appearance of the program's layout. It could be much improved.
GarageBand
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andi L.
Verified User in Graphic Design
GarageBand is a great and easy to use program for many different kinds of projects. I personally use this program to create background music if I create a video that is a walkthrough of a website or mobile app design. It's great how there are a large range...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Fund-Raising
The user interface is annoying compared to more professional software. Exporting is not very easy.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
I like how easily one can learn how to use the basics and then work on the more advanced features.
Andi L.
Verified User in Graphic Design
GarageBand is a great and easy to use program for many different kinds of projects. I personally use this program to create background music if I create a video that is a walkthrough of a website or mobile app design. It's great how there are a large range...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Honestly what I really dislike is the graphic appearance of the program's layout. It could be much improved.
Verified User in Fund-Raising
The user interface is annoying compared to more professional software. Exporting is not very easy.
Discussions
Audacity noise reduction
4 Comments
SR
after recording your audio, record a blank and select that part then go to effects and from there to noise reduction and click on get noise profile and after...Read more
What is audacity software used for?
4 Comments
CW
Short answer: It’s a non-linear multitrack audio editor
Longer answer: A multitrack audio editor lets you work with more than one audio track at the same...Read more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 Comments
NR
It's an all-in-one Music Editing software, with capabilities to connect to high-definition mics, and any instrument with MIDI capabilities. It's easy to use...Read more
Which version of Garageband is best for podcasters?
1 Comment
ES
10.3.5 but don't upgrade beyond Catalina OS . If all you need to do is use a Microphone you could use any new version on new operating Systems but if you...Read more
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