Logic Pro vs Cubase

Logic Pro9.2Visit Cubase9.1Visit

Higher score Logic Pro #3 in Audio Editing Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Apple

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Cubase #4 in Audio Editing Software 9.1/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Cubase

• Logic Pro fits best

  Apple-based producers and video composers

• Cubase fits best

  Traditional studio production on Windows or Mac

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Side by side

Feature	Logic Pro 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Cubase 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#3 in Audio Editing Software	#4 in Audio Editing Software
Best for	Apple-based producers and video composers	Traditional studio production on Windows or Mac
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$29.99/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	60 days
Free trial length	30 days	60 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Logic Pro 5/6 · Cubase 5/6
Multitrack editing	✓	✓
MIDI sequencing	✓	✓
Third-party plugins	✓	✓
Noise reduction	✓	✓
Video synchronization	✓	✓
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	macOS and iPadOS	Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros	Extensive audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing and sequencing Video soundtrack sync, stem separation and audio restoration tools Supports Apple and third-party Audio Units plug-ins	Combines multitrack audio, MIDI sequencing, mixing, and mastering tools Supports VST 3 plug-ins, video workflows, and remote recording via VST Connect Offers tiered editions for professional, advanced, and foundational workflows
Cons	No free plan is offered Coverage is limited to Mac and iPad Pricing varies across subscriptions and the Mac purchase	No free plan is available Feature access varies across Pro, Artist, and Elements editions Focused on Windows and macOS desktop production
Our verdict	Logic Pro is Apple’s digital audio workstation for professional music production on Mac and iPad. It supports recording, arranging, editing and mixing audio and MIDI, along with software instruments, effects, loops, sampling and multitrack… Read the review →	Cubase is Steinberg’s desktop digital audio workstation for music producers, composers, recording engineers, and musicians. It brings together multitrack audio recording and editing, MIDI sequencing, mixing, mastering, virtual instruments,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Logic Pro — where it wins

  • Extensive audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing and sequencing
  • Video soundtrack sync, stem separation and audio restoration tools
  • Supports Apple and third-party Audio Units plug-ins

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Coverage is limited to Mac and iPad
  • Pricing varies across subscriptions and the Mac purchase

• Cubase — where it wins

  • Combines multitrack audio, MIDI sequencing, mixing, and mastering tools
  • Supports VST 3 plug-ins, video workflows, and remote recording via VST Connect
  • Offers tiered editions for professional, advanced, and foundational workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Feature access varies across Pro, Artist, and Elements editions
  • Focused on Windows and macOS desktop production

• Logic Pro9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad audio and MIDI workstation for Apple-based producers and video composers.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →
• Cubase9.1/10 · 60-day trial

  A full desktop studio for producers and composers who need audio, MIDI, mixing, and video workflows.

  Visit CubaseFull verdict →