Tenacity
A volunteer-built, open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder.
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Audacity
The free, open-source audio editor and recorder.
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What is Audacity?
Audacity is a free, open-source audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS and Linux, used for podcasts, voice-overs, music and cleaning up recordings with effects such as noise reduction. The team says it has always been and will always remain free for everyone; optional extras such as audio.com cloud storage and MuseHub plugins come from Muse Group. The latest version is Audacity 4.0.1 (September 2026).
Pros
- Free and open source
- Record, edit and clean up audio on any desktop OS
- Huge library of tutorials
Cons
- Less suited to mixing audio against video
- Some extras are offered through MuseHub
Who should use Audacity
Podcasters and creators who need a dependable free audio editor.
Who may not need it
People who only trim voice notes on their phone.
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