Head-to-head
Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools
2 tools, 9 differing data points, mostly pricing and positioning.
The verdict
Adobe Audition or Pro Tools?
Section 01
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
AAdobe Audition
Adobe Audition
— · $22.99/mo billed yearly
Also included in Creative Cloud Pro
PPro Tools
Intro
Free
Artist
$9.99/mo
Studio
$34.99/mo
Adds Dolby Atmos
Ultimate
$99/mo
Section 02
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
AAdobe Audition
Pros
- Combines multitrack, waveform and spectral editing with a Video Panel that syncs picture to the timeline while mixing.
- Noise Reduction and Restoration effects cover hiss, hum, reverb and click and pop repair in one suite.
- Match Loudness supports EBU R128, ITU BS1770 and ATSC A/85 broadcast standards with true peak limiting.
- Exports mono, stereo and 5.1 surround mixdowns together, and integrates directly with Premiere Pro, After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder.
Cons
- Sold by subscription, with no one-time purchase or perpetual license option.
- Requires an Adobe ID and an internet connection to activate and use, even though it never runs in a browser.
- Has no free plan, only a 7-day trial.
PPro Tools
Pros
- Pro Tools Intro is a separate download that is free forever, not a limited trial.
- RePitch corrects vocal pitch while preserving tone and emotion, keeping vocals in key without sounding processed.
- Dolby Atmos mixing and rendering is built into the Studio and Ultimate tiers, without needing to leave the app.
- AvidPlay releases Dolby Atmos music directly to Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify and Amazon.
Cons
- A fresh perpetual licence is not offered; only existing owners with an expired support plan can buy a perpetual upgrade.
- Dolby Atmos mixing is not included on the Artist tier or on Intro, only Studio and Ultimate.
- There is no stem-separation feature.
Side by side
| Company | ||
| Founded | 1982 | — |
| HQ | USA | United States |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Free plan | No | Yes, Pro Tools Intro |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days | — |
| Starting price | $22.99/mo billed yearly | $9.99/mo (Artist) |
| All plans | Adobe Audition | Intro — Free Artist — $9.99/mo Studio — $34.99/mo Ultimate — $99/mo |
| Positioning | ||
| Best for | Video and podcast editors already in Adobe's apps who need spectral repair and broadcast loudness | Recording and mixing engineers who work in professional studios and need Dolby Atmos |
| Differentiator | Adobe Audition combines multitrack, spectral editing and restoration with a video panel and broadcast loudness tools. | Pro Tools is the studio-standard recording and mixing app, with Dolby Atmos on its higher tiers. |
| Competitors | Audacity, Sound Forge, Pro Tools | Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper |
Section 03
Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools: common questions
Is Adobe Audition or Pro Tools cheaper?
Adobe Audition's cheapest paid plan is $22.99/mo billed yearly and Pro Tools's is $9.99/mo (Artist). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
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