GoldWave
Audio recording and editing software
- Vendor
- GoldWave Inc.
- Also known as
- goldwave
Available worldwide
What is GoldWave?
Allows you to record audio, edit and enhance existing recordings, convert between formats, and analyze audio files. Offers both a Windows desktop version and a web-based application accessible from multiple devices.
GoldWave pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
$19 one-time purchase. Fully functional evaluation version available.
GoldWave
What GoldWave does
The capabilities that matter for audio editing, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture model
- Desktop local application
- Editing paradigm
- -
- Spectral frequency editing and visualization
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- AI dialogue isolation and background denoising
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- Batch processing for file conversion and fx
- ✓
- Loudness metering and normalization lufs ebu r128
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- Vst3 and audio unit au plugin support
- -
- Ara 2 audio random access daw integration
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- Multi channel surround and ambisonic editing
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- Cd authoring and ddp export support
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- SOC2 type ii
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- Gpl or permissive oss license
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- Pricing model
- Perpetual lifetime license
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Web
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- freedb.org←•
GoldWave FAQ
Common questions about GoldWave, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is GoldWave?
A comprehensive audio editing application for recording, editing, restoration, processing, enhancement, analysis, and file format conversion, refined over 30+ years of development. It is indexed under Audio Editing.
Source: https://www.goldwave.com/
How much does GoldWave cost?
GoldWave is a paid product; published pricing starts at $19. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.goldwave.com/
What platforms does GoldWave support?
GoldWave supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.goldwave.com/
Can GoldWave be self-hosted?
Yes. GoldWave can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://www.goldwave.com/
GoldWave alternatives
Other audio editing we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- AuphonicAutomated audio processing service using AI algorithmsmedium · 56%
- Steinberg WaveLab Prolow · 16%
- iZotope OzoneProfessional mastering suite with 20 processing modules for detailed audio controllow · 40%
- Audacitylow · 38%
- Adobe AuditionA software application for recording, editing, mixing, and restoring audio content professionally.low · 8%
Compare GoldWave
Side by side against other audio editing, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 100 | 0.08 | 8.4 | ✓ |
| Price level | 50 | 0.05 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 29 | 0.04 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: perpetual_lifetime_license · Architecture model: desktop_local_application · Batch processing for file conversion and fx: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-16 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 50% |
Pricing
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