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Indie alternatives to FL Studio
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what FL Studio does, 1 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMMS | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Bitwig Studio | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Renoise | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
The alternatives
2. Bitwig Studio
DAW for music production and performance
Digital audio workstation with modular sound design, clip launching and cross-platform support including Linux.
Paid · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to FL Studio?
Yes. 1 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: LMMS.
Is there an open-source alternative to FL Studio?
LMMS is open source.
What makes these alternatives to FL Studio “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as FL Studio.
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