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LMMS vs Audacity

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

LMMS

8.0
Media & Design

Music production software

Audacity

8.0
Media & Design

Multi-track audio editor and recorder

Metric LMMS Audacity
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 64 2.5K
90-day Installs 156 6.1K
365-day Installs 595 22.8K
Version 1.2.2 3.7.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 9.7K 16.6K
GitHub Forks 1.2K 2.5K
Open Issues 1.4K 1.5K
License GPL-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 18, 2013

Reviews

LMMS

LMMS is a free, open-source music production software offering a digital audio workstation, synthesizers, and MIDI support. It's ideal for hobbyists and indie artists seeking a robust, community-driven tool without cost.

LMMS allows users to create, edit, and produce music using a digital audio workstation with various instruments and effects.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Feature-rich with extensive music production tools
  • + Active and supportive community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Complex user interface requiring a learning curve

Audacity

Audacity is a popular open-source audio editor and recorder known for its multi-track support, making it ideal for podcasters, musicians, and audio enthusiasts. It offers extensive features for recording, editing, and mixing audio, supported by an active community and frequent updates.

Audacity is a multi-track audio editor and recorder.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform
  • + Extensive features for audio editing
  • + Active community and frequent updates

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns and controversies
  • - Lack of auto-update feature