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Indie alternatives to Logic Pro

3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Logic Pro does, 1 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
ArdourFree planYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
Bitwig StudioPaid––Mac, Windows, Linux
REAPERPaid––Windows, Mac, Linux

The alternatives

1. Ardour

Open-source digital audio workstation

Cross-platform DAW for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI.

Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗

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 ↗

3. REAPER

Lightweight, customizable digital audio workstation

A full-featured DAW for recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio, known for its small footprint and deep customization.

Paid · Windows, Mac, Linux · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Logic Pro?

Yes. 1 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Ardour.

Is there an open-source alternative to Logic Pro?

Ardour is open source.

What makes these alternatives to Logic Pro “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 Logic Pro.

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