Adobe Audition vs WaveLab

Adobe Audition7.8Visit WaveLab7.4Visit

Higher score Adobe Audition #4 in Audiobook Production Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Adobe Audition

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WaveLab #8 in Audiobook Production Software 7.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Steinberg

• Adobe Audition fits best

  Adobe users editing and mixing audiobook audio

• WaveLab fits best

  Editors focused on mastering and final audio polish

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Side by side

Feature	Adobe Audition 7.8/10 Visit ↗	WaveLab 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.4
Ranking	#4 in Audiobook Production Software	#8 in Audiobook Production Software
Best for	Adobe users editing and mixing audiobook audio	Editors focused on mastering and final audio polish
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Adobe Audition 1/3 · WaveLab 0/3
Remote recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Noise reduction	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Chapter markers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Audio export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Simultaneous audio tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multitrack sessions support unlimited mono, stereo, and 5.1 tracks. Noise-reduction and audio-restoration effects support cleanup work. Premiere project import and video synchronization fit Adobe workflows.	Audio Montage arranges multiple clips and tracks Batch processing and loudness controls support finishing workflows Pro 13 adds Dolby Atmos ADM mastering and album assembly
Cons	It is a paid subscription, with no free plan. It is a desktop application for Windows and macOS. Its focus is audio editing, not audiobook chaptering and delivery.	No verified narrator-recording features No verified audiobook delivery features Dolby Atmos mastering is limited to Pro 13
Our verdict	Adobe Audition is desktop software for recording, editing, mixing, restoring, and mastering audio. For audiobook producers, its strongest fit is the editing and mixing stage: waveform and multitrack editors, layered sessions, and… Read the review →	WaveLab is desktop audio mastering and editing software for people finishing audio files and assembling multi-clip montages. Its tools include single-file and spectral editing, real-time plug-in effects, offline processors, and batch… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adobe Audition — where it wins

  • Multitrack sessions support unlimited mono, stereo, and 5.1 tracks.
  • Noise-reduction and audio-restoration effects support cleanup work.
  • Premiere project import and video synchronization fit Adobe workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • It is a paid subscription, with no free plan.
  • It is a desktop application for Windows and macOS.
  • Its focus is audio editing, not audiobook chaptering and delivery.

• WaveLab — where it wins

  • Audio Montage arranges multiple clips and tracks
  • Batch processing and loudness controls support finishing workflows
  • Pro 13 adds Dolby Atmos ADM mastering and album assembly

  Where it doesn't

  • No verified narrator-recording features
  • No verified audiobook delivery features
  • Dolby Atmos mastering is limited to Pro 13

• Adobe Audition7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  A capable multitrack audio editor for audiobook makers already in Adobe workflows.

  Visit Adobe AuditionFull verdict →
• WaveLab7.4/10 · Paid

  A desktop finishing suite for editors who need montage, spectral tools, and mastering controls.

  Visit SteinbergFull verdict →