Logic Pro vs Pro Tools
Logic Pro scores 7.4 to Pro Tools's 4.6 among the music production apps (DAWs) we rate, and is the better pick for 3 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.
Logic Pro wins, 7.4 to 4.6
Pro Tools is sold by subscription from $9.99 a month, with a separate free Intro download; a perpetual licence is sold only as an upgrade to existing owners, not to new buyers. Logic Pro is bought once on Mac, or through a $12.99 monthly plan with the same features. Logic Pro adds an AI session player, a Score Editor and AI stem splitting, none of which Pro Tools has. Pro Tools mixes in Dolby Atmos on its Studio and Ultimate tiers.
Pick Logic Pro if if you want AI stem splitting and notation built in.
Pick Pro Tools if if you want Dolby Atmos mixing and a free Intro download.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Splits a song into stems with AI: Logic Pro yes, Pro Tools no
- AI session player writes parts: Logic Pro yes, Pro Tools no
- Score (notation) view: Logic Pro yes, Pro Tools no
- Hardware and apps it connects to: 4 integrations against 3 integrations
- Sells a licence you own outright: Logic Pro yes, Pro Tools no
- But Pro Tools leads on free plan: Pro Tools yes, Logic Pro no
- Ways to reach support: 3 support channels against 2 support channels
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other music production apps (DAWs) we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. Logic Pro leads on 3 of 4 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Published by only one of them
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Logic Pro
Pro Tools
For everything else about each tool, read the full Logic Pro review and Pro Tools review.
Logic Pro vs Pro Tools: common questions
Which is better, Logic Pro or Pro Tools?
Logic Pro scores 7.4 and Pro Tools 4.6 out of 10 among the music production apps (DAWs) we rate. Logic Pro is ahead on what it adds beyond the basics, pricing and privacy and trust. Pro Tools is ahead on workflow and output.
Is Logic Pro or Pro Tools cheaper?
Logic Pro's cheapest paid plan is $199.99 one-time (Mac) and Pro Tools's is $9.99/mo (Artist). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
Do Logic Pro and Pro Tools have a free plan?
Pro Tools does and Logic Pro does not.
What can Logic Pro do that Pro Tools cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: splits a song into stems with AI, aI session player writes parts, score (notation) view and sells a licence you own outright.
What can Pro Tools do that Logic Pro cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: free plan.
