Soundtrap vs FL Studio

Soundtrap8.8Visit FL Studio8.0Visit

Higher score Soundtrap #4 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Soundtrap

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FL Studio #8 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FL Studio

• Soundtrap fits best

  Collaborative, cloud-based music editing

• FL Studio fits best

  Desktop-first production that also needs deep tools

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Side by side

Feature	Soundtrap 8.8/10 Visit ↗	FL Studio 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.0
Ranking	#4 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone	#8 in Audio Editing Apps for iPhone
Best for	Collaborative, cloud-based music editing	Desktop-first production that also needs deep tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$99 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs, Community	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Soundtrap 1/4 · FL Studio 1/4
Multitrack editing	✓	✓
Audio effects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MIDI support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multitrack recording with MIDI sequencing and virtual instruments Real-time collaboration through project chat and video AI vocal cleanup plus cloud autosave and time restore	Pattern, Playlist, and Piano Roll workflows cover complete song production Supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP third-party plugins AI stem separation, noise removal, and synchronized video playback included
Cons	Cloud-first workflow depends on access to online projects The macOS desktop app is described as a beta Integrations focus heavily on education platforms	Runs on Windows and macOS rather than iPhone Fruity Edition does not include audio recording or stem separation No free plan; the $99 entry license is a one-time purchase
Our verdict	Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing music and podcasts. It suits solo creators, small teams, educators, and larger organizations that need projects available across web, desktop, and… Read the review →	FL Studio is a desktop digital audio workstation for music producers, composers, beat makers, and recording artists. Its workflow combines pattern-based beat and step sequencing with a Playlist for full-song arrangement, Piano Roll MIDI… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Soundtrap — where it wins

  • Multitrack recording with MIDI sequencing and virtual instruments
  • Real-time collaboration through project chat and video
  • AI vocal cleanup plus cloud autosave and time restore

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud-first workflow depends on access to online projects
  • The macOS desktop app is described as a beta
  • Integrations focus heavily on education platforms

• FL Studio — where it wins

  • Pattern, Playlist, and Piano Roll workflows cover complete song production
  • Supports VST, VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP third-party plugins
  • AI stem separation, noise removal, and synchronized video playback included

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows and macOS rather than iPhone
  • Fruity Edition does not include audio recording or stem separation
  • No free plan; the $99 entry license is a one-time purchase

• Soundtrap8.8/10 · Free plan

  A cloud DAW for recording, MIDI editing, effects, and real-time collaboration.

  Visit SoundtrapFull verdict →
• FL Studio8.0/10 · Paid

  A deep desktop DAW for production teams that do not need iPhone access.

  Visit FL StudioFull verdict →