Free alternatives
5 free Adobe Audition alternatives
Recording a podcast, cleaning up a voice-over or mixing audio for video does not need an Audition subscription. These free editors cover quick edits, multitrack recording and full audio post-production alongside video.
Short answer
The best free Adobe Audition alternatives are Audacity, ocenaudio, DaVinci Resolve and 2 more. Adobe Audition has no full free plan, and each pick here is free or has a usable free plan.
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Is Adobe Audition free?
Adobe Audition pricing
Adobe Audition is Adobe's app for recording, editing, mixing and restoring audio, part of Creative Cloud.
Audition costs US$22.99 a month on a yearly plan billed monthly, or comes with Creative Cloud bundles.
Free plan
No. Audition is a paid Creative Cloud app with a free trial.
Checked on Adobe Audition's official pricing page on . Prices change, so check before you buy.
The 5 best free Adobe Audition alternatives
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan, and is listed in our directory. Free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site before you switch.
Why switch: The best-known free, open-source audio editor and recorder for podcasts and voice-overs.
The free, open-source audio editor and recorder.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
Why switch: A fast, easy free editor for quick trims and effects on Windows, macOS and Linux.
An easy, fast and free audio editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
Why switch: Its built-in Fairlight page mixes and cleans up audio against your video, in the free version.
A professional video editor, colour grader and audio suite with a powerful free version.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
Why switch: A volunteer-built, open-source multi-track editor with roots in Audacity.
A volunteer-built, open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
Why switch: Edit recordings by editing the transcript, with filler-word removal and a free plan.
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
Works on macOS, Windows, Web
Frequently asked questions
- Is Adobe Audition free?
- No. Audition is a paid Creative Cloud app with a free trial.
- How much does Adobe Audition cost?
- Audition costs US$22.99 a month on a yearly plan billed monthly, or comes with Creative Cloud bundles. Checked on Adobe Audition's own pricing page in October 2026; prices can change.
- What is the best free alternative to Adobe Audition?
- Audacity is our top pick, followed by ocenaudio and DaVinci Resolve. Each one is free or has a usable free plan.
- Are these Adobe Audition alternatives really free?
- Yes. Every tool on this page is either completely free or has a free plan you can keep using. Paid upgrades exist on some of them, and free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site.
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