Cakewalk by BandLab
$0
A full-featured professional DAW available at zero cost. Only on Windows, but unmatched for value.
PreSonus Studio One 6 Artist
$99
Clean design with drag-and-drop workflow. Great for singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.
Reaper
$60
A budget-friendly, insanely powerful DAW with deep customization. Loved by engineers and DIY musicians.
FL Studio Producer Edition
$199
A top choice for hip-hop, EDM, and trap producers. Known for its piano roll, plugins, and fast workflow.
Logic Pro (Mac Only)
$199
Apple's full-featured DAW with pro-level tools, intuitive UI, and massive sound library. Ideal for Mac-based creators.
Ableton Live 11 Intro
$99
A streamlined version of the iconic loop-based DAW, great for producers, beatmakers, and live performers.
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