# LMMS vs Tracktion Waveform

| Attribute | LMMS | Tracktion Waveform |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 45.1 (17% (low)) | 42.5 (40% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 10 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 10,347 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Music Production Daw.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"What is LMMS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LMMS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"Is LMMS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LMMS supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"What platforms does LMMS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LMMS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://lmms.io/","question":"Can LMMS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LMMS is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/lmms/lmms","question":"Is LMMS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Music Production Daw.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","question":"What is Tracktion Waveform?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Tracktion Waveform offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $249. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","question":"Is Tracktion Waveform free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Tracktion Waveform supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","question":"What platforms does Tracktion Waveform support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Tracktion Waveform, including Auto-Tune, Melodyne Essential and Elastique Pro. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","question":"What does Tracktion Waveform integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Tracktion Waveform. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Tracktion Waveform not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does Tracktion Waveform have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Tracktion Waveform is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","question":"Where is Tracktion Waveform available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","workflow_paradigm":"traditional_linear_timeline","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"perpetual_lifetime_license","workflow_paradigm":"traditional_linear_timeline","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","video_playback_track_for_film_scoring":true,"vst3_and_audio_unit_au_hosting_support":true,"surround_sound_and_dolby_atmos_native_mixing":true,"advanced_audio_warping_and_time_stretching_algorithms":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Auto-Tune","native":true},{"name":"Melodyne Essential","native":true},{"name":"Elastique Pro","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://lmms.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:08:15.859Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Waveform Free","summary":"Free","features":["14 built-in audio effects","8 MIDI effects","11 utility plugins","4 built-in instruments","VST, VST3, AU plugin support","Video track support","Multi-track recording"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Fully featured DAW with built-in effects, instruments, and plugins","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Waveform Pro","summary":"$249 one-time purchase","features":["38 built-in audio effects","10 MIDI effects","11 utility plugins","10 built-in instruments","DAW Essentials Collection","Artisan Collection","Collective 2","BioTek 3","Auto-Tune","Melodyne Essential","Elastique Pro","Drum loop libraries","Recording Engineer expansion","MIDI Producer expansion","Synth Pack expansion","DJ Mix Tools expansion","Pro Video expansion","Launcher expansion","Multi Channel expansion"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":249,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Professional edition with expanded effects, instruments, sound packs, and bundled plugins","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Waveform Pro from $249 (one-time). 30-day unlimited trial. AI Assistant available with pay-as-you-go pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:45:16.516Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":249,"currency":"USD"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":249,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 123 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.3.0-alpha.2","date":"2026-09-06T00:16:35Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.0-alpha.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.3.0-alpha.1","date":"2020-11-09T12:47:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.0-alpha.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.2","date":"2020-07-04T12:35:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.1","date":"2019-10-21T00:31:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0","date":"2019-06-09T12:17:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc8","date":"2019-02-19T01:57:30Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc8"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc7","date":"2018-09-25T07:48:37Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc7"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc6","date":"2018-06-01T00:05:23Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc6"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc5","date":"2017-12-19T17:43:15Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc5"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc4","date":"2017-10-01T20:13:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc4"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc3","date":"2017-05-31T14:46:37Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc3"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.2.0-rc2","date":"2017-01-06T15:08:08Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.2.0-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.90","date":"2016-02-17T05:35:53Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.1.90"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.3","date":"2015-03-08T02:52:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.2","date":"2015-02-10T15:44:02Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.1.0","date":"2014-12-23T17:56:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.0.100","date":"2014-12-16T20:34:03Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.100"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.0.99","date":"2014-12-01T04:05:36Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.99"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.0.98","date":"2014-11-20T05:04:40Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.98"},{"url":"https://github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases/tag/v1.0.96","date":"2014-11-07T14:10:43Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.96"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Music Production Daw)

| Capability | LMMS | Tracktion Waveform |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Desktop local application | Desktop local application |
| Workflow paradigm | Traditional linear timeline | 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 | Perpetual lifetime license |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:59.573Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*