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At a Glance
FL Studio
FL Studio
Star Rating
(98)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$199
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GarageBand
GarageBand
Star Rating
(269)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that FL Studio's "Piano Roll" feature is highly praised for its intuitive interface, allowing for complex compositions, while GarageBand's "Musical Typing" feature is seen as a simpler alternative that may not satisfy advanced users.
  • Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "VST Plugin Support" is extensive, enabling users to integrate a wide range of third-party instruments and effects, whereas GarageBand has limited support, which can restrict creative possibilities for more experienced producers.
  • G2 users highlight that FL Studio's "Automation" capabilities are robust, allowing for detailed control over effects and parameters, while GarageBand's automation features are considered basic, which may not meet the needs of users looking for intricate sound design.
  • Users on G2 say that FL Studio's "Lifetime Free Updates" policy is a significant advantage, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features without additional costs, while GarageBand, being free, does not have a similar update model but lacks some advanced features found in FL Studio.
  • Reviewers mention that FL Studio's "Mixer" interface is highly customizable and powerful, making it a favorite among professional users, while GarageBand's mixer is simpler and may not provide the depth needed for complex mixing tasks.
  • Users say that FL Studio's "Community and Resources" are extensive, with numerous tutorials and forums available, which is beneficial for learning, whereas GarageBand, while user-friendly, has fewer resources for advanced users looking to deepen their skills.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FL Studio
Full song creation & mic recording
$199
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GarageBand
No pricing available
Free Trial
FL Studio
No trial information available
GarageBand
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
81
8.6
237
Ease of Use
8.8
81
8.7
238
Ease of Setup
8.5
11
8.4
28
Ease of Admin
8.3
6
8.9
22
Quality of Support
8.4
65
8.4
164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
5
9.1
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
82
8.4
232
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FL Studio
FL Studio
GarageBand
GarageBand
FL Studio and GarageBand are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
FL Studio
FL Studio has no unique categories
GarageBand
GarageBand has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FL Studio
FL Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
GarageBand
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.5%
Reviewers' Industry
FL Studio
FL Studio
Entertainment
18.9%
Telecommunications
10.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Internet
8.1%
Other
43.2%
GarageBand
GarageBand
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
FL Studio
FL Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishek D.
AD
Abhishek D.
Verified User in Music

Having used FL Studio for the last 3 years, I can honestly say FL Studio is the best music production software because of its ease of use and friendly user interface. Ableton has every feature that FL Studio has but it is for advanced users who already know...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Music

The Mac version is still on a Beta stage. I think they should release a full version just like for Windows.

GarageBand
GarageBand
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andi L.
AL
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
G
Verified User in Fund-Raising

The user interface is annoying compared to more professional software. Exporting is not very easy.

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GarageBand
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Discussions
FL Studio
FL Studio Discussions
How i do render settings to get more powerful sound?
1 Comment
Verified User
G2
What do you excatly mean by "Powerful"? Volume?Read more
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1 Comment
Ak S.
AS
They want to make a DJ song for their village.Read more
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AS
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GarageBand
GarageBand Discussions
what happened to the loops?
2 Comments
Ted C.
TC
then download themRead more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 Comments
Nydia Stephany R.
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
Eddy S.
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