Comparison

LMMS vs Tracktion Waveform

No leader: the top candidate LMMS has only 0.17 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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LMMS45
Tracktion Waveform43
Score
vioscaleAI score
LMMS45 / 100low · 17%
Tracktion Waveform43 / 100low · 40%
Pricing
Free tier
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Model
Tracktion Waveformfreemium
Price level
LMMSfree
Tracktion Waveformhigh
Starting price
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform$249
Transparent
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Integrations
Count
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform3
Security
Gdpr
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Adoption
Github stars
LMMS10,347
Tracktion Waveform
Activity
Commits last 30d
LMMS10
Tracktion Waveform
Release
Cadence days
LMMS123
Tracktion Waveform
History
Tracktion Waveform
License
Spdx
Tracktion Waveform
Language
Primary
LMMSC++
Tracktion Waveform
Market
Availability
LMMS
Content
Faq
Tracktion Waveform6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for music production daw. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
LMMSDesktop local application
Tracktion WaveformDesktop local application
Workflow paradigm
LMMSTraditional linear timeline
Tracktion WaveformTraditional linear timeline
Vst3 and audio unit au hosting support
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform
Native pitch correction and vocal tuning flex pitch
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform-
Advanced audio warping and time stretching algorithms
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform
Midi comping and take folder management
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform-
Sheet music score editor view
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform-
Hardware control surface deep integration midi learn
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform-
Video playback track for film scoring
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform
Surround sound and dolby atmos native mixing
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform
SOC2 type ii
LMMS-
Tracktion Waveform-
Gpl or permissive oss license
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform-
Pricing model
LMMSFree open source
Tracktion WaveformPerpetual lifetime license

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

LMMS

A desktop digital audio workstation that enables you to compose, arrange, and mix music using built-in editors like a piano roll, beat sequencer, and multi-track mixer, along with synthesizers and effects plugins.

Independently observed

Tracktion Waveform

Tracktion Waveform is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI. It offers both a free version with comprehensive features and a professional edition with additional plugins and expansion packs.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

LMMS

Open sourceFree tier

Free and open source

as of verify ↗

Tracktion Waveform

from $249HybridFree tier30-day trial

Free tier available. Waveform Pro from $249 (one-time). 30-day unlimited trial. AI Assistant available with pay-as-you-go pricing.

  • Waveform FreeFree
    • 14 built-in audio effects
    • 8 MIDI effects
    • 11 utility plugins
    • 4 built-in instruments
    • VST, VST3, AU plugin support
    • +2 more
  • Waveform Pro$249 one-time purchase
    • 38 built-in audio effects
    • 10 MIDI effects
    • 11 utility plugins
    • 10 built-in instruments
    • DAW Essentials Collection
    • +14 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
macOS
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Windows
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Linux
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform
Deployment
Self-hosted
LMMS
Tracktion Waveform

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

LMMS

Not documented yet.

Tracktion Waveform

3 total
  • Auto-Tune
  • Melodyne Essential
  • Elastique Pro
Independently observed
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