Audacity
Free, open-source audio editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Visit AudacityFree; paid prices varyFree planOverview: not yet tested hands-on
Good fit if
- Solo audio podcasts on a zero budget
- Cleaning up and editing audio files
Skip it if
- Recording remote guests
- Video editing
Pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Desktop app; optional audio.com companion for cloud saving |
None.
Strengths and drawbacks
- Free forever and open source
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- No remote guest recording
- Audio only
Hands-on notes
We haven't tested Audacity hands-on yet. Everything above comes from Audacity's published pricing and feature pages. We'll add setup time, real limits and screenshots once we've used it.