# Ableton Live, Cubase vs Logic Pro X Comparison | | Ableton Live | Cubase | Logic Pro X | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 159 | 64 | 177 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $199.99 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Ableton Live **Not enough data** ### Cubase Cons: - Audio Issues (1 reviews) ### Logic Pro X Pros: - Audio Features (2 reviews) - Easy Recording (2 reviews) Cons: - Audio Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Audio Editing (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ableton Live | Cubase | Logic Pro X | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (143 reviews) | 8.8 (50 reviews) | 9.2 (152 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (144 reviews) | 7.7 (51 reviews) | 8.4 (153 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 7.3 (45 reviews) | 8.3 (118 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (138 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (151 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ableton Live #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Cubase #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Logic Pro X #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Standard Edition Price: $199.99 [Learn more about Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) #### Free Trial No --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ableton Live | Cubase | Logic Pro X | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 83.4% | 90.5% | 86.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 10.8% | 6.3% | 9.2% | | **Enterprise** | 5.7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | ### By Industry #### Ableton Live - **Music:** 39.5% - **Entertainment:** 7.0% - **Media Production:** 5.7% - **Religious Institutions:** 4.5% - **Internet:** 3.8% - **Design:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Computer Software:** 2.5% - **Graphic Design:** 2.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5% - **Other:** 26.1% #### Cubase - **Music:** 52.4% - **Media Production:** 11.1% - **Entertainment:** 6.3% - **Religious Institutions:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 3.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.6% - **Online Media:** 1.6% - **Performing Arts:** 1.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.6% - **Other:** 14.3% #### Logic Pro X - **Music:** 41.6% - **Entertainment:** 9.2% - **Media Production:** 7.5% - **Higher Education:** 5.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.7% - **Internet:** 1.7% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 1.7% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.7% - **Other:** 22.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ableton Live - [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews) - [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews) - [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 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 (103 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) - [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews) ### Alternatives to Cubase - [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews) - [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews) - [GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews) - [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews) - [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 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) - [Avid Pro Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (122 reviews) - [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews) ### Alternatives to Logic Pro X - [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews) - [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 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 (103 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) - [Reason](https://www.g2.com/products/reason/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews) - [ACID Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/acid-pro/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Ardour](https://www.g2.com/products/ardour/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews) --- ## 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 " ### Cubase - Title: [What is the best way to find updated VST ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-find-updated-vst) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Always verify that you have support for vst x64 or vst3." - Title: [Best mixing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36886-best-mixing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Nitro Pro Crack you can open, review, hide and create PDF files. It also comes with many features that make Nitro Pro one of the best PDF apps on the market...." ### Logic Pro X - Title: [Is Logic Pro X subscription based?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-logic-pro-x-subscription-based) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [Using logic to separate songs from song medleys](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-logic-to-separate-songs-from-song-medleys) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I spend a lot of time on various forums and finally found some useful information that comes in handy in my daily life. It's https://ytmp3.audio - youtube to..." - Title: [I'm looking for Editing software for DJ edits (some live), and radio production work. Suggestions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26637-i-m-looking-for-editing-software-for-dj-edits-some-live-and-radio-production-work-suggestions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There is a lot of them, but for what you need i recommend Ableton Live" - Title: [Is it possible to change the look of the background of Logic Pro X?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-change-the-look-of-the-background-of-logic-pro-x) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Not that I am aware of. You can change region colours, but not the background. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ableton-live-vs-cubase-vs-logic-pro-x)