Serato Studio vs BeatMaker 3

Serato Studio9.0Visit BeatMaker 38.4Visit

Higher score Serato Studio #3 in Beat Making Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Serato Studio

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BeatMaker 3 #6 in Beat Making Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit INTUA

• Serato Studio fits best

  Sample-focused producers and DJ-oriented beatmakers

• BeatMaker 3 fits best

  Advanced iPad production and live sampling

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Side by side

Feature	Serato Studio 9.0/10 Visit ↗	BeatMaker 3 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Beat Making Software	#6 in Beat Making Software
Best for	Sample-focused producers and DJ-oriented beatmakers	Advanced iPad production and live sampling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.99/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	iOS
Support	Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Serato Studio 3/3 · BeatMaker 3 3/3
Plugin support	✓	✓
MIDI support	✓	✓
Sample import	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Desktop	Mobile
Track limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audio export	mp3, wav, stems	WAVE, AAC
Our review
Pros	Sample chopping with up to 16 cue-point sections Real-time stem separation for vocals, melody, bass and drums Exports mixes, loops, stems and drum-pad audio	128 trigger pads across eight banks support detailed beat programming Unlimited tracks, audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and full mixing tools Audio Unit V3, Audiobus, Ableton Link, and MIDI support broaden its workflow
Cons	The Free plan has limited features and selected sound packs Runs on macOS and Windows rather than mobile platforms Advanced plugin support requires compatible VST3 or Audio Unit plugins	Available on iOS, with the product focused on iPad production Sound-store purchases are separate from the main app Audio export is limited to WAVE and AAC formats
Our verdict	Serato Studio is a desktop digital audio workstation for beatmakers, producers and DJs who work with samples, remixes and DJ edits. Its workflow brings sample chopping, stem separation, drum sequencing, built-in instruments, effects,… Read the review →	BeatMaker 3 is an iPad music-production workstation from INTUA for musicians and producers building beats, sampled instruments, patterns, and complete songs. It brings together a drum machine with 128 trigger pads across eight banks, a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Serato Studio — where it wins

  • Sample chopping with up to 16 cue-point sections
  • Real-time stem separation for vocals, melody, bass and drums
  • Exports mixes, loops, stems and drum-pad audio

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan has limited features and selected sound packs
  • Runs on macOS and Windows rather than mobile platforms
  • Advanced plugin support requires compatible VST3 or Audio Unit plugins

• BeatMaker 3 — where it wins

  • 128 trigger pads across eight banks support detailed beat programming
  • Unlimited tracks, audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and full mixing tools
  • Audio Unit V3, Audiobus, Ableton Link, and MIDI support broaden its workflow

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS, with the product focused on iPad production
  • Sound-store purchases are separate from the main app
  • Audio export is limited to WAVE and AAC formats

• Serato Studio9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A sample-focused desktop workstation with sequencing, stem separation and DJ-ready exports.

  Visit Serato StudioFull verdict →
• BeatMaker 38.4/10 · Paid

  A deep iPad workstation for beat makers who need sampling, sequencing, and live control.

  Visit INTUAFull verdict →