Audacity AI vs Waves Audio

Audacity AIAudio Editing

FreePublished price

Waves AudioAudio Editing

$179/yr MercuryPublished price

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Overview
Category	Audio Editing	Audio Editing
What it is	Open source audio editing platform with AI-powered effects and tools.	Audio plugin suite offering mixing, mastering, and restoration plugins used in studios, broadcast, and live sound.
Pricing
Published price	Free Open-source (GPL) audio editor. Free forever; no paid tier. Optional AI/intelligence features ship as free add-ons or plugins, not a paid SKU.	$179/yr Mercury
Pricing model	Free	Not available
Free options	Free plan · No free trial	Free plan · Free trial
Deal on Cubbie	None right now	None right now
Company
Founded	2000	1992
Team size	11-50 employees	201-500 employees
Headquarters	Remote	Knoxville, TN

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