# Digital audio workstations

12 apps ranked by verified data.
Source: https://altcatalog.com/category/daws/

## Apps

- [Ableton Live](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/ableton-live.md) — The live-performance and electronic standard
- [Ardour](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/ardour.md) — Open source professional DAW
- [Bitwig Studio](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/bitwig-studio.md) — Modular sound design with Linux support
- [Cakewalk](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/cakewalk.md) — The reborn Sonar, free from BandLab
- [Cubase](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/cubase.md) — Steinberg's veteran full-range DAW
- [FL Studio](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/fl-studio.md) — Lifetime free updates; the beatmaker favorite
- [GarageBand](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/garageband.md) — Free entry point to music making
- [LMMS](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/lmms.md) — Free pattern-based music production
- [Logic Pro](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/logic-pro.md) — Apple's pro DAW at a one-time price
- [Pro Tools](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/pro-tools.md) — The recording-studio industry standard
- [Reaper](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/reaper.md) — $60 DAW with pro depth and endless customization
- [Studio One](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/studio-one.md) — Drag-and-drop modern workflow

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