# GoldWave, Music Maker vs ACID Pro Comparison | | GoldWave | Music Maker | ACID Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 29 | 15 | 15 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GoldWave | Music Maker | ACID Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 5.8 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GoldWave #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Music Maker #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ACID Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GoldWave | Music Maker | ACID Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 72.4% | 71.4% | 76.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.1% | 21.4% | 7.7% | | **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 7.1% | 15.4% | ### By Industry #### GoldWave - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.8% - **Computer Software:** 13.8% - **Music:** 10.3% - **Broadcast Media:** 6.9% - **Education Management:** 6.9% - **Entertainment:** 6.9% - **Accounting:** 3.4% - **Animation:** 3.4% - **E-Learning:** 3.4% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.4% - **Other:** 27.6% #### Music Maker - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 14.3% - **Music:** 14.3% - **Media Production:** 14.3% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 7.1% - **Packaging and Containers:** 7.1% - **Internet:** 7.1% - **Farming:** 7.1% - **Entertainment:** 7.1% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Computer Games:** 7.1% - **Other:** 7.1% #### ACID Pro - **Music:** 15.4% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7% - **Medical Devices:** 7.7% - **Market Research:** 7.7% - **Internet:** 7.7% - **Graphic Design:** 7.7% - **Entertainment:** 7.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7% - **E-Learning:** 7.7% - **Defense & Space:** 7.7% - **Other:** 15.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GoldWave - 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[GarageBand](https://www.g2.com/products/garageband/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (277 reviews) - [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews) - [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews) - [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 reviews) - [Cubase](https://www.g2.com/products/cubase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (887 reviews) - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1717 reviews) - [HeyGen](https://www.g2.com/products/heygen/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1683 reviews) ### Alternatives to ACID Pro - [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews) - [Logic Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/logic-pro-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Ableton Live](https://www.g2.com/products/ableton-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (159 reviews) - [FL Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/fl-studio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Audacity](https://www.g2.com/products/audacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (459 reviews) - [Reaper](https://www.g2.com/products/reaper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (28 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) - [Avid Pro Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/avid-pro-tools/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (122 reviews) - [Cubase](https://www.g2.com/products/cubase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (64 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GoldWave No discussions available for this product. ### Music Maker No discussions available for this product. ### ACID Pro - Title: [Has anyone figured out how to do it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26471-has-anyone-figured-out-how-to-do-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "To do what? Use Acid Pro? I can help" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/goldwave-vs-music-maker-vs-acid-pro)