--- description: Review of Pro Tools Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Pro Tools | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Audio Editing Software](/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) > [Pro Tools](/software/117918/pro-tools) # Pro Tools Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/117918/pro-tools Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/117918/pro-tools?page=2) > Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation (DAW) solution designed for students, teachers, musicians, audio professionals and film industry. It assists with music production, audio recording, editing and mixing. It allows managers to edit soundtracks for producing songs, capture musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) performances, use nudge notes, automate playlist tracking and process vocal sound to compose music. The tool supports various aspects of audio production, from initial recording to final mastering. It is compatible with both macOS and Windows operating systems as well as various audio interfaces, control surfaces and MIDI devices. The platform offers high-resolution audio recording and lets administrators utilize an editing toolset to trim clips, reshape sounds and optimize soundtracks to manipulate audios. Operators can fix tracks' timing, match audio beats and compile various takes of a recording to create unique sounds. It enables teams to save presets and change plugins in real-time. It also provides multi-track editing and non-destructive editing feature, which allows users to edit multiple tracks simultaneously and make changes to audio tracks without permanently altering the original recordings. The tool also offers features such as time-stretching, pitch-shifting and elastic audio, which enable users to adjust the pitch of audio tracks. It also provides advanced automation features, allowing users to automate various parameters such as volume, panning and effects. The mixing capabilities of Pro Tools are designed to meet the needs of professional audio engineers. It includes a wide range of built-in plug-ins and effects, such as EQ, compression and reverb, which can be used to enhance the audio mix. Pro Tools also supports surround sound mixing, making it suitable for film and television post-production. It also supports AAX plug-ins, allowing users to expand the tool's capabilities with third-party plug-ins. Pro Tools lets businesses integrate the system with several third-party applications such as UVI Workstation, AIR Boom, Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser as well as with Avid's cloud collaboration platform. These integrations enable users to collaborate on projects with other producers and engineers in real-time. The tool includes robust session management features that help users organize and manage their projects. It allows users to create and save multiple versions of a session, making it easy to revert to previous versions if needed. It also provides file management tools, enabling users to manage audio files, plug-in settings and session data. It enables users to import and export session in various formats, facilitating collaboration and project sharing. The solution includes features such as auto-save, session backups and crash recovery, which help protect against data loss. It also supports iLok licensing, providing secure and flexible authorization. Pricing is available on a monthly, annual and one-time basis and support is extended via FAQ, phone, knowledgebase, documentation, video tutorials and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 92 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 92 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Avid Technology ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$34.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Pro Tools is is offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. Pro Tools, First: Pro Tools is available for free Pro Tools, Education: $9.99/month (billed annually) Pro Tools: $29.99/month Pro Tools, Ultimate: $79.99/month Pro Tools, Enterprise \& Institutions: Contact Avid Technology for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Collaboration Tools - Compression - Data Capture and Transfer - File Management - Instrument Management - Issue Management - Mastering - Plug-in Integration - Synchronous Editing ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Cubase](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/117900/cubase) — 4.6/5 (106 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Still one of the best" — 4.0/5 > **Daria** | *30 August 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Still great for mixing and mastering The go-to for vocal recording and processing Customer service is great Has many courses and educational materials for music production in general yearly Subscription is available for a decent price 64-bit recording and mixing engine > > **Cons**: The interface is not very approachable and doesn't offer a modern UI Some things are more complicated than in other DAWS You need to spend more time on learning how to use it > > It is still the industry standard software in most studios and offers one of the best audio editing workflows.With Melodyne included it makes it my to-go software for any professional vocals editing work.Also, in terms of composing for film and soundtrack - very good to have it. ----- ### "Decade Long Use, Not Changing Any Time Soon" — 5.0/5 > **Jordan** | *6 September 2023* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been using Pro Tools for over 10 years. Firstly to record, edit and mix music and band. Now I use it primarily to edit, mix and normalize podcasts. Over the years, Pro Tools has stayed effectively the same version to version, with some changes integrated. What I like, however, is that they rarely make large, sweeping changes to the fundamental tools of the program. This has allowed me to get straight back to work after updating the software, without need to re-learn different tools or find our where they moved certain features. > > **Cons**: I personally feel that Pro Tools has always been a bit expensive, and now that they have moved to the subscription based model, the software is not only expensive, but I don't own it. I used my purchased copy of Pro Tool 11 for as long as I could, until it physically wouldn't work any more with the new system i had, lol. The newer versions crash much less, but there has always been a little bit of instability with it. The positive of this, though, is that I've developed a great habit of saving after every keystroke. > > Overall, I enjoy using Pro Tools and will continue to do so. I know how to work it, and am fast and efficient with it. The audio quality I get from it is great. ----- ### "A good entry level DAW" — 3.0/5 > **Devon** | *7 September 2024* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has a lot of basic functions that any person using a digital audio workstation would need to be successful with recording and editing music. > > **Cons**: Doesn't have all the features that may be necessary in terms of mastering and mixing music. > > I've used this program to record, edit, and make commercial music. ----- ### "An Essential Program for Mixing and Recording" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 February 2022* | Music | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its prevalence in studios, its approach to mixing, and its careful, thoughtful, and considered approach to updates. The new features that are added may be added slowly and sparsely, but the program’s lack of prevalent bugs is unparalleled. > > **Cons**: My only dislike is tied to its strength in mixing and tracking. It is not a DAW that lends itself effortlessly to the initial production of a song, but once it is time to record the vocal and mix the song, it is fantastic. They obviously prioritize this as it is what it’s user base wants. The catch is that you may find yourself making a beat in one program and then mixing it (or in my case, sending it to a mixer) with Pro Tools. > > It allows my business access to a common, ubiquitous, and satisfying language of mixing and recording. Wherever I compose, produce, or write a song, I can be confident that it can be finalized and mixed with stability and predictability in Pro Tools, where a vast user base of studios and mixers also have the ability to contribute. ----- ### "The Industry Standard for A Good Reason\!" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *27 September 2022* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a Pro Tools user of more than 15 years, there are a lot of things I love about Pro Tools\! It continues to be the go to software for audio recording, editing and mixing in recording studios across the globe. While I won't necessarily say that it's the best DAW for creating music (that is up to your taste and style), I will say that for the processes mentioned above, it continues to be the most thorough and in depth software for audio. While it does have a decently high learning curve, it's precisely this features, short cuts and processes that make it such a thorough program that allows the user to take total control of their work. For this reason it's all the features that I would say is my favorite thing about Pro Tools. > > **Cons**: While there is a well known laundry list of bugs and issues with Pro Tools, to me the pros outweigh the cons. The main problem with Pro Tools does continue to be the often buggy nature of the software, which often crashes unless you have the most updated software and fastest computer available. If you aren't running the best computer system ever, you'll be sure to encounter some of these bugs, and there's a good chance you'll still run into them even if you have the top of the line Mac. Also I'd highly suggest using Pro Tools with a Mac and not a PC, as with a PC these issues may be even more elevated. The other thing I would say I don't like about Pro Tools is their subscription service. While the price has come down recently, I always preferred buying the software outright rather than having to pay monthly. > > Simply put, my business and career could not function without Pro Tools. It's the one software I'm using all day every day. If you're an audio professional or working as an audio engineer, using and knowing Pro Tools is basically a requirement. If you're new to the profession and reading this review, I'd highly suggest giving it a try and learning at least the basics\! ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/117918/pro-tools?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/117918/pro-tools) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data