Overview
Free, open-source audio editing and recording software for Windows, macOS and Linux. A long-standing favourite for editing podcasts and voiceovers.
- Category
- Podcasting
- Main use
- Editing podcasts
- AI capability
- No notable AI features
- Built for
- Solo / freelancer, Small business (2–50)
“AI capability” and “Built for” are ToolTarvern classifications to help you filter, not ratings. How we classify tools.
Who Audacity is for
Podcasters and creators on a budget who are happy with a traditional editing interface.
Key features
- Multi-track audio editing
- Recording
- Effects and noise reduction
- Plugin support
These describe the product’s core, publicly documented purpose. We haven’t yet confirmed each one hands-on, and features vary by plan — check the official site for specifics.
Use cases
- Editing podcasts
- Cleaning up voiceovers
- Basic audio restoration
Integrations
Connects via: Plugins / add-ons
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern. This isn’t a complete list — check Audacity’s own integrations directory for everything it connects to.
Platforms & availability
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern.
Country availability: Not yet verified — some products restrict sign-ups, payments or features by country, so check before you commit.
Pricing & free plan
Pricing not yet verified by ToolTarvern. Software prices, currencies and plan limits change frequently and can differ by country, so we don’t publish numbers we haven’t checked.
Check current pricing on the official Audacity website. Tip: read our guide to understanding SaaS pricing pages.
Free plan: yes — a free option exists (limits may apply).
Pros & cons
Not tested yet. We publish pros and cons only after we have used a tool ourselves. We would rather show nothing than invent an opinion. How we review tools.
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Explore categories
- Category Podcasting tools Audacity’s main category
- Category AI Audio tools Clean up audio or add AI voice
- Section All Creator Browse every Creator category
Transparency
- Last reviewed hands-on
- Not yet reviewed
- Profile last updated
- Facts checked
- Not yet checked by an editor
- Pricing checked
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- Editorial review
- Not yet completed
- Country availability
- Not yet verified
- Affiliate disclosure
- We have no affiliate relationship with this company. The “Visit” link earns us nothing.
- Hands-on testing
- Not yet — this profile is based on public information
- Screenshots
- None yet
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