Logic Pro vs Samplitude

Logic Pro9.2Visit Samplitude7.9Visit

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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Samplitude #16 in Audio Editing Software 7.9/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Samplitude

• Logic Pro fits best

  Apple-based producers and video composers

• Samplitude fits best

  Windows studios needing very large track counts

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Side by side

Feature	Logic Pro 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Samplitude 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Audio Editing Software	#16 in Audio Editing Software
Best for	Apple-based producers and video composers	Windows studios needing very large track counts
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$29.99/yr	$145/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Features Logic Pro 5/6 · Samplitude 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
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	Supports up to 999 tracks and 256 inputs/outputs Object-based editing adds clip-level effects, routing, fades, and automation Includes MIDI, video synchronization, and third-party plugin support
Cons	No free plan is offered Coverage is limited to Mac and iPad Pricing varies across subscriptions and the Mac purchase	Windows-only platform support limits cross-platform workflows The $25 monthly entry plan is a substantial ongoing cost Dolby Atmos and AI noise removal require Samplitude Suite
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 →	Samplitude is a Windows digital audio workstation for professional musicians, producers, recording engineers, and audio post-production users. It combines multitrack recording, object-based editing, MIDI composition, 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

• Samplitude — where it wins

  • Supports up to 999 tracks and 256 inputs/outputs
  • Object-based editing adds clip-level effects, routing, fades, and automation
  • Includes MIDI, video synchronization, and third-party plugin support

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform support limits cross-platform workflows
  • The $25 monthly entry plan is a substantial ongoing cost
  • Dolby Atmos and AI noise removal require Samplitude Suite

• Logic Pro9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• Samplitude7.9/10 · 15-day trial

  A deep Windows DAW for high-track-count recording, editing, mixing, and post-production.

  Visit SamplitudeFull verdict →