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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$39.95 1
GarageBand
Star Rating
(269)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.95 1
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that GarageBand excels in its user-friendly interface, making it particularly appealing for beginners. Reviewers mention that the drag-and-drop functionality and pre-recorded loops simplify the music creation process.
- Reviewers mention that WavePad offers a more extensive range of audio editing features, such as spectral analysis and batch processing, which are highly valued by professional users looking for advanced editing capabilities.
- G2 users highlight that GarageBand's integration with other Apple products enhances its usability, allowing seamless transitions between devices, while WavePad users note that it supports a wider variety of audio formats, making it more versatile for different projects.
- Users on G2 report that while GarageBand has a strong community and plenty of tutorials available, WavePad's customer support is often praised for its responsiveness and helpfulness, particularly for troubleshooting complex issues.
- Reviewers say that GarageBand's built-in instruments and effects are a significant draw for those creating music, whereas WavePad's focus on audio editing tools, like noise reduction and voiceover features, makes it a better choice for podcasting and audio production.
- Users report that GarageBand's free entry-level price is a major advantage for small businesses and hobbyists, while WavePad's affordable pricing at $39.95 is seen as a worthwhile investment for those needing more advanced features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GarageBand
No pricing availableWavePad
Standard Edition
$39.95
1
All Master's Edition features without VST plugins support nor SFX Library
Free Trial
GarageBand
No trial information availableWavePad
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
237
9.1
27
Ease of Use
8.7
238
9.4
27
Ease of Setup
8.4
28
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
164
8.3
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
18
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
232
7.8
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GarageBand and WavePad are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
GarageBand has no unique categories
WavePad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WavePad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Music
18.8%
Entertainment
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.4%
Religious Institutions
4.1%
Higher Education
4.1%
Other
55.3%
Music
12.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
56.3%
Discussions
what happened to the loops?
2 Comments
TC
then download themRead more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 Comments
NR
It's an all-in-one Music Editing software, with capabilities to connect to high-definition mics, and any instrument with MIDI capabilities. It's easy to use...Read more
Which version of Garageband is best for podcasters?
1 Comment
ES
10.3.5 but don't upgrade beyond Catalina OS . If all you need to do is use a Microphone you could use any new version on new operating Systems but if you...Read more
Can I split large MP3 files into smaller tracks and burn to CD?
3 Comments
RT
you can split mp3 tracks yes, but i dont think it burns to a CDRead more
Can WavePad turn format X (eg. wav) to format Y (eg. mp3)?
3 Comments
RT
most definitely, with many options on quality Read more
WavePad has no more discussions with answers
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