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At a Glance
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
Learn more about GarageBand
Studio One
Studio One
Star Rating
(54)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Studio One
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Studio One excels in its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, allowing for seamless audio editing and arrangement, while GarageBand is praised for its user-friendly interface that is particularly beneficial for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Studio One's robust MIDI capabilities and advanced automation features provide a more professional experience, whereas GarageBand's MIDI capabilities are simpler, making it easier for casual users to create music without a steep learning curve.
  • G2 users highlight that Studio One offers a more extensive range of virtual instruments and effects, which enhances creativity, while GarageBand is noted for its solid selection of loops and samples that cater well to those looking to quickly produce music.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Studio One's flexible workspace and customizable layouts, which allow for a tailored workflow, while GarageBand's fixed layout is seen as limiting for more advanced users who prefer a more personalized setup.
  • Reviewers say that Studio One's integration with third-party plugins is superior, providing users with more options for expanding their sound palette, while GarageBand's compatibility is more restricted, which can be a drawback for users seeking to use specific plugins.
  • Users report that Studio One's support quality is generally rated lower than GarageBand's, with some mentioning that GarageBand's community and resources are more accessible for troubleshooting and learning, making it a better choice for beginners.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GarageBand
No pricing available
Studio One
No pricing available
Free Trial
GarageBand
No trial information available
Studio One
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
237
8.6
43
Ease of Use
8.7
238
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
8.4
28
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.4
164
8.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
18
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
232
8.3
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand
Studio One
Studio One
GarageBand and Studio One are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
GarageBand
GarageBand has no unique categories
Studio One
Studio One has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GarageBand
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.5%
Studio One
Studio One
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
1.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
GarageBand
GarageBand
Higher Education
12.0%
Broadcast Media
12.0%
Computer Software
8.7%
Education Management
6.5%
Retail
4.3%
Other
56.5%
Studio One
Studio One
Music
68.9%
Media Production
13.3%
Entertainment
6.7%
Motion Pictures and Film
2.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.2%
Other
6.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.

Studio One
Studio One
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matthew B.
MB
Matthew B.
Verified User in Performing Arts

First to market with a 64bit audio summing engine, modern 64bit memory address space, professional tools that meet or exceed what the competition provides and workflows that are perfectly suited to traditional multitrack recording & mixing all the way to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

I dislike having to select a piece of audio before being able to select all the following audio pieces with key commands. I wish I could click anywhere and then use key commands to select all following audio. Also, it is hard to find some things in the...

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Discussions
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
Studio One
Studio One Discussions
I made a a heavy metal song I wrote just for fun but the quality in the end was blurry after using all inbuilt effects, can you guys suggest some better settings to blur out the additional noise because of distortion and poly-rhythmic sounds?
1 Comment
das1029 .
D
I'm not into heavy metal at all, not in the least. But I don't think your problem is directly linked to your genre of music that you created in regards to...Read more
Any thoughts & suggestions to make Studio One even more over the top for those like me using it to compose for film?
1 Comment
das1029 .
D
My want, which probably isn't important to everyone else, is if Studio One tried to streamline itself to help out us film composers. I love the workflow...Read more
Where i can get another soundsets?
1 Comment
Rob S.
RS
Stock and 3rd party sound sets can be imported into studio one with its built in function. Taskbar > Studio One > Options > Options (on bottom, not Song...Read more