# Ardour vs Soundtrap

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Soundtrap

| Attribute | Ardour | Soundtrap |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 43.6 (8% (low)) | 70.6 (36% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Open-source software for multitrack audio recording, mixing, MIDI composition, and video synchronization with plugin support and hardware control. | A cloud-based digital audio workstation for music creation with recording, audio and MIDI editing, mixing, and real-time collaboration capabilities. Provides educational versions tailored for classroom and school use with administrative tools and LMS integrations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","workflow_paradigm":"traditional_linear_timeline","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"video_playback_track_for_film_scoring":true,"vst3_and_audio_unit_au_hosting_support":true,"hardware_control_surface_deep_integration_midi_learn":true}` | `{"architecture_model":"browser_cloud_client","video_playback_track_for_film_scoring":true,"native_pitch_correction_and_vocal_tuning_flex_pitch":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"freesound.org","native":true,"category":"media_library","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Mackie Control","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"JACK","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Classroom","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Canvas","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Schoology","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Directory","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Microsoft","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Clever","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Classlink","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Skolon","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ardour.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:45:18.502Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Classroom","summary":"£6.58/seat/year","features":["Music Production features","Video scoring","Google Classroom import","Assignments","7,410+ loops","1,190+ instruments and sounds","Record and edit audio/MIDI","150k sound effects","Vocal tuning","Cloud storage (1 GB per seat)"],"minSeats":50,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":6.58,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Music and voice recording for classroom use","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"School","summary":"£8.18/seat/year","features":["All Music Production features","All Podcasting features","Unlimited groups","Rostering with Google Directory, Canvas, Schoology","9,770+ loops","1,800+ instruments and sounds","Record and edit audio/MIDI","Vocal cleanup and presets","Stem Splitter","Sampler","Full HD video scoring (1080p)","Podcast recording with multi-speaker transcription","Cloud storage (2 GB per seat)"],"minSeats":50,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8.18,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Music and podcasts for school curriculum","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"District","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Full HD video scoring","All educational features","Advanced rostering (Google Directory, Canvas, Schoology, Clever, Classlink, Skolon)","Dedicated Account Manager","Setup support","Professional development (for 400+ seats)"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Complete suite with account management and support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From £6.58/seat/year. Free tier available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.soundtrap.com/pricing-education","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:11:05.175Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":6.58,"period":"year","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":6.58,"currency":"GBP"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"COPPA Compliant","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.soundtrap.com/legal/trust-center |

## Capabilities (Music Production Daw)

| Capability | Ardour | Soundtrap |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Desktop local application | Browser cloud client |
| Workflow paradigm | Traditional linear timeline | - |
| Vst3 and audio unit au hosting support | ✓ | - |
| Native pitch correction and vocal tuning flex pitch | - | ✓ |
| Advanced audio warping and time stretching algorithms | - | - |
| Midi comping and take folder management | - | - |
| Sheet music score editor view | - | - |
| Hardware control surface deep integration midi learn | ✓ | - |
| Video playback track for film scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround sound and dolby atmos native mixing | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:31:39.814Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*