Logic Pro
Logic Pro: A broad audio and MIDI workstation for Apple-based producers and video composers. Ranked #3 of 128 in Audio Editing Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for apple-based producers and video composers.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forApple-based producers and video composers
- Free planNo
- Paid from$29.99/yr
- Third-party pluginsYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Logic Pro
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 production. Its video soundtrack editing and synchronization features also make it relevant to composers and editors working with picture. Apple-based producers who want one environment for music creation and video audio work are the clearest fit.
Pricing depends on the version. Logic Pro for iPad costs $4.99 per month or $49 per year. Apple Creator Studio costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year and includes Logic Pro alongside other Apple creative applications. Logic Pro for Mac is a $199.99 one-time purchase. There is no free plan, but the separate Mac purchase gives desktop users a non-subscription option, while the iPad plans provide a lower monthly entry point.
The feature set reaches beyond basic editing. Flex Time and Flex Pitch support audio manipulation, while Noise Gate, denoising tools and Stem Splitter address restoration and separating mixed recordings. Users can work with Apple and third-party Audio Units plug-ins, Live Loops, Sampler and Quick Sampler, then share iPad projects through iCloud Drive. Final Cut Pro, GarageBand for iOS and SoundCloud add ecosystem connections. Choose Logic Pro for a broad Apple-centered production workflow; choose an alternative if access beyond Mac and iPad is essential.
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Logic Pro fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $29.99/yr |
| Supported platforms | macOS and iPadOS |
| Multitrack editing | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes |
| Third-party plugins | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Video synchronization | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: GarageBand, Logic Remote, Voice Memos, Final Cut Pro |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | apple.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Logic Pro integrations
Logic Pro lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- GarageBand
- Logic Remote
- Voice Memos
- Final Cut Pro
Alternatives to Logic Pro
- Pro ToolsA broad workstation for studios spanning music production, audio post, and immersive mixing.9.4
- REAPERA flexible desktop DAW with broad audio and MIDI tools and a one-time license from $60.9.3
- CubaseA full desktop studio for producers and composers who need audio, MIDI, mixing, and video workflows.9.1
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