--- title: WavePad Reviews meta\_title: 'WavePad Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 34 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how WavePad works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 34 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Design url: https://www.g2.com/categories/design --- # WavePad Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by WavePad but has limited features. Are you part of the WavePad team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! WavePad Audio editor is a full-featured professional audio and music editing software for Windows and Mac. Wavepad has a highly intuitive interface which ensures anyone can use it with ease. It lets you record and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files, you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings, and then add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a wav or mp3 editor, but it also supports a number of other file formats including vox, gsm, wma, real audio, au, aif, flac, ogg, and more. * * * Seller [NCH Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nch-software) Discussions [WavePad Community](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/discuss) Languages Supported English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Jade Cali (Do More with Software) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by WavePad. ### Standard Edition $39.95 1 ### Master's Edition $69.95 1 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Audacity](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Audacity") Audacity 4.5/5(459) ](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) [ ![Adobe Audition](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adobe Audition") Adobe Audition 4.4/5(420) ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) [ ![GarageBand](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "GarageBand") GarageBand 4.3/5(277) ](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 34 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Media Production](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Media Production") UM Verified User in Media Production Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/13/2023 "A very basic wave editor that I find useful for a particular codec output" 2.5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? Ability to output audio to some legacy codecs, useful for telephony Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? Very basic editor, other than for my very specific use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Ability to output audio to very legacy codecs that I use for telephony Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Srishti V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Srishti V.") SV Srishti V. Team Lead Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2022 "Amazing Mixing Tool" 5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? Wavepad helps to seemlessly merge audios together. You can merge any number of audios together using this software. It has a bridge and white noise reduction tool as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? It is a little tricky to use. Beginners will need a little help from either a professional or take help of videos on youtube. The software takes a bit of time to process the soundtrack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Mixing audios and merging soundtracks for presentation purposes as well ad commercial purposes. It also helps me find the perfect bridge to make the transitions look seemless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Fidelis E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Fidelis E.") FE Fidelis E. Recording Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/14/2021 "Wave pad is a professional recording and editing app" 5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? Wave pad is a professional editing and recording application that you can have on your phone and laptop it give you quick editing and adding effect to your audio mix and you can choose the format you want to save your final mix Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? Wave pad did a great job by putting together a whole recording and mixing application but you cannot select different track to work with mix with deferent effect to boost the different levels of the tracks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Wave pad has helped me to creat a ringtone and trim some of my audio production and record some voices. Wave pad make my work flow easy and fast which is what I really appreciate it for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic DR Donielle R. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/4/2021 "My favorite music editor" 5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? I have been using WavePad for years and I love the simplicity of the software. Other music editors are either too simple and make choppy cuts or too complex. WavePad is a good middle ground. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? There is nothing I dislike about WavePad. It is a reliable music editor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? I need to be able to edit music quickly for my business and WavePad solves that problem. I love that the software is available for my laptop and has an iPhone app for on the go edits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Luke B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Luke B.") LB Luke B. Smartphone Data Security Manager Environmental Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/29/2021 "WavePad review" 4/5 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![ROGER T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ROGER T.") RT ROGER T. Director of IT Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/24/2019 "Best free sound editor for PC hands down" 4.5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? It's incredibly easy to use and comes with special effects built-in , no need to purchase plug-ins. I especially love all the different sound file export options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? I really don't like the way it keeps bugging you to make sure that you are using it for personal use. I mean I get where they're coming from but it's pretty annoying. Happens every other time you open the program pretty much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering WavePad: Try this one first before others. It's free and will most likely cover your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? I use it to make custom ringtones for the work phones, but I also use it for personal use at home. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/29/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Online Media](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Online Media") UO Verified User in Online Media Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/2/2021 "The best audio editing software out there" 4/5 What do you like best about WavePad? It's extremely easy to divide files into separate tabs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? Each license can only be used on one computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering WavePad: If you work with audios on a constant basis it's worth the investment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Editing audio files at any interval Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Joy M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Joy M.") JM Joy M. Script and Dialogue Writer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2020 "Wavepad is a good app... u don't need a course like for you need for other apps Adobe etc" 3.5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? Simple architecture/presentation that which makes user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? I feel it can beat other apps which is used by top industries. It is not giving things to its potential Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering WavePad: Wavepad has a lot potential and can beat competition head on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Easy to edit and work quality is better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Ricardo B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ricardo B.") RB Ricardo B. Marketing Consultant Marketing and Advertising Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/29/2019 "Best Pro Audio Editing Software for newbies" 5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? It is easy to use and accepts a variety of formats, including video. I can do simple things but in the future I think I can do more as I understand and learn all its functions, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? I am not a professional so the features it has meet my needs and more. I have not really found anything that upsets so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering WavePad: I highly recommend WavePad, it is a very complete and easy to use program. For those of us who are not experts it is a very good solution and from what I see I can do more things in the future as I learn new functions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Sometimes I need to adjust the audios for Radio commercials, in the end they have disclaimers and I have to accelerate the speed so they don't take up much time and adjust the whole spot to 20 seconds. I also use it to extract the audio from some videos so I can listen to them on my phone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/10/2020 "i have been using wavepad for many years..its the best sound editor ever made" 5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? user friendly..always get regular updates..free to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? i find editing a particular sound at a particular point was tricky sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering WavePad: A must have app for editing audio...its the best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? i used this for mixing sounds for my mom's school functions..it has helped me a lot Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about WavePad? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about WavePad ](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/discussions/new) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 4 years ago Can WavePad turn format X (eg. wav) to format Y (eg. mp3)? 1 Upvote 3 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-wavepad-turn-format-x-eg-wav-to-format-y-eg-mp3) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 4 years ago Can I split large MP3 files into smaller tracks and burn to CD? 1 Upvote 3 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-split-large-mp3-files-into-smaller-tracks-and-burn-to-cd) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by WavePad. ### Standard Edition $39.95 1 ### Master's Edition $69.95 1 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/pricing) WavePad Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_c6bfab1d2650fe8be0e5aec2c46900e6/audacity.png "Product Avatar Image") Audacity 4.5/5(459) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/audacity-vs-wavepad) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_7c713932020277083bbc691e14dda1f2/adobe-audition.png "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Audition 4.4/5(420) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-audition-vs-wavepad) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_ab7145d56f06b7a65fd8b875ebfeb049/garageband.jpg "Product Avatar Image") GarageBand 4.3/5(277) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/garageband-vs-wavepad) ##### Categories on G2 [Audio Editing](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing) ##### Explore More [Homerun Presales Platform vs PreSkale for presales teams managing complex PoC workflows: which do sales engineers find useful?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/homerun-presales-platform-vs-preskale-for-presales-teams-managing-complex-poc-workflows-which-do-sales-engineers-find-useful)[What cloud directory services work best for replacing Active Directory and LDAP in a hybrid environment where some workloads are still on-premise?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-cloud-directory-services-work-best-for-replacing-active-directory-and-ldap-in-a-hybrid-environment-where-some-workloads-are-still-on-premise)[What are the best campus mapping solutions with step-by-step digital wayfinding directions for students without complex implementation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/digital-wayfinding-what-are-the-best-campus-mapping-solutions-with-step-by-step-digital-wayfinding-directions-for-stude) [Which newsroom management platforms include a built-in media database and journalist contact integration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-newsroom-management-platforms-include-a-built-in-media-database-and-journalist-contact-integration)[Which client side protection vendors are best at preventing data leakage from front-end JavaScript for a company running a lot of third-party analytics tags?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-client-side-protection-vendors-are-best-at-preventing-data-leakage-from-front-end-javascript-for-a-company-running-a-lot-of-third-party-analytics-tags)[Which theater venue management platforms offer point of sale integration with ticketing and inventory systems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-theater-venue-management-platforms-offer-point-of-sale-integration-with-ticketing-and-inventory-systems) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)