# Ableton Live, Cerberus FTP Server vs Adobe Audition Comparison

| | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 158 | 43 | 420 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $1,599.00 1 Per license Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Ableton Live

**Not enough data**

### Cerberus FTP Server

Pros:
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)
- Reliability (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)

### Adobe Audition

Pros:
- Audio Editing (8 reviews)
- Audio Features (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty/Complexity (3 reviews)
- File Management (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (142 reviews) | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 9.1 (371 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (143 reviews) | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 8.0 (375 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 9.4 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 9.6 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (288 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (137 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 8.2 (364 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ableton Live

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cerberus FTP Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Professional

Price: $1,599.00 1 Per license Per Year

Description: Secure file transfer server for Windows. For teams who need a reliable, easy to use secure file transfer solution that will grow with their needs.

Key Features:
- FTP, FTPS, SFTP & SCP
- IP access controls
- Groups & virtual directories

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Adobe Audition

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ableton Live** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Adobe Audition** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | 9.8 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Ableton Live (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)

**Unique to Cerberus FTP Server (1):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)

**Unique to Adobe Audition (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ableton Live | Cerberus FTP Server | Adobe Audition | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.3% | 19.0% | 61.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 10.9% | 57.1% | 24.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.8% | 23.8% | 14.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Ableton Live

- **Music:** 39.7%
- **Entertainment:** 7.1%
- **Media Production:** 5.8%
- **Religious Institutions:** 4.5%
- **Internet:** 3.8%
- **Design:** 3.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.6%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Computer Software:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 25.6%

#### Cerberus FTP Server

- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 9.5%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Government Administration:** 7.1%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 38.1%

#### Adobe Audition

- **Media Production:** 10.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.2%
- **Broadcast Media:** 8.0%
- **Entertainment:** 6.3%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Design:** 4.6%
- **Music:** 4.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Animation:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 41.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Ableton Live

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Avid Pro Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [ACID Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/acid-pro/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Cubase](https://www.g2.com/products/cubase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (64 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cerberus FTP Server

- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews)
- [Titan SFTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-sftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [WinSCP](https://www.g2.com/products/winscp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1534 reviews)
- [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (293 reviews)
- [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews)
- [Kiteworks](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [SFTP To Go](https://www.g2.com/products/sftp-to-go/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (155 reviews)

### Alternatives to Adobe Audition

- [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews)
- [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Avid Pro Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Cubase](https://www.g2.com/products/cubase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [WavePad](https://www.g2.com/products/wavepad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Ableton Live

- Title: [What is Ableton Live used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ableton-live-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Music Production and Live Performances as a Vocalist as well as Instrumentalist. "
- Title: [Maybe I am missing it now, but is it there any ways I can get more skins for Ableton?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/maybe-i-am-missing-it-now-but-is-it-there-any-ways-i-can-get-more-skins-for-ableton) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "YES, just type Ableton live themes "

### Cerberus FTP Server

No discussions available for this product.

### Adobe Audition

- Title: [What is Adobe Audition used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-audition-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Adobe Audition is a professional audio editing software widely used in the filmmaking and audio production industry. It offers a comprehensive set of tools..."
- Title: [Is there a free version of Adobe Audition?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-adobe-audition) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Adobe offers a free trial for its creative cloud suite which includes Adobe Audition
"
- Title: [Is Adobe Audition good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-audition-good) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, audition is the industry-standard software for audio editing."
- Title: [How much does adobe audition cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-adobe-audition-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "$20.99 per month, or $54.99 per month for the whole creative cloud. Which is way too much. I don't like having to pay a subscription fee for this software. I..."
- Title: [How do I prevent artifacting of a sound clip when slightly adjust the pitch (while keeping time constant)?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30116-how-do-i-prevent-artifacting-of-a-sound-clip-when-slightly-adjust-the-pitch-while-keeping-time-constant) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The only way to achieve the desired effect in an editing software like audition or any other, is to make different changes and undo when it does not achieve..."

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