--- 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) ![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 ![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 ![Verified User in Religious Institutions](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Religious Institutions") UR Verified User in Religious Institutions Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/22/2019 "When you need to edit audio, try Wavepad" 3.5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? The best thing about Wavepad is the flexibility to edit audio on the go. Wavepad has all the features you need, all wrapped up on a tablet. I love the multiple effects and that you can output to a variety of formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? To use some of the features you have to purchase that extra. If you want to remove ads you have to pay for that. It has crashed in the past but has become more stable with regular updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? None. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Research](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Research") UR Verified User in Research Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/25/2019 "WavePad for your audio files" 4/5 What do you like best about WavePad? WavePad is an ideal tool for basics in editing audio files. It is super easy and it has everything for the beginner's needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? The number of functions is limited, but for me, it is enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Simple audio file editing, sound processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Events Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Events Services") UE Verified User in Events Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/21/2017 "Wave Pad Review" 3.5/5 What do you like best about WavePad? User friendly software, easy to learn and use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? The program doesn't give you the variety of fade options that other software options do Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Ability to cut and mix music quickly & efficiently - cuts down a lot of converting issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in E-Learning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in E-Learning") UE Verified User in E-Learning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/25/2016 "Amazing Wave Editor for Free Download!" 4/5 What do you like best about WavePad? WavePad has an extremely user–friendly interface, effects that rival all the other commercial editors, and editing features that allow for cutting, splicing, fading, normalizing, and everything else you may want to subject a waveform to! It handles imported files of many varieties and allows for export to numerous formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about WavePad? Using the noise reduction features can take a long time to render, but the result is worth the wait. Although the interface is user-friendly, the floating toolbar is a bit of an obstruction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is WavePad solving and how is that benefiting you? Audio restoration from cassette-tape sources and preparation of files for CD archiving. 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 [Best platform to manage a large online community](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-platform-to-manage-a-large-online-community)[What are the best insurance suites for replacing multiple legacy systems with a unified policy, claims and billing platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-insurance-suites-for-replacing-multiple-legacy-systems-with-a-unified-policy-claims-and-billing-platform)[What is the best columnar database for heavy analytics workloads and BI dashboards for a data team that needs consistently fast query performance across a large shared dataset?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-columnar-database-for-heavy-analytics-workloads-and-bi-dashboards-for-a-data-team-that-needs-consistently-fast-query-performance-across-a-large-shared-dataset) [Top-rated platforms for enterprise content analytics](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-are-the-top-rated-platforms-for-enterprise-content-analytics)[What are the best lifestyle spending account platforms for payroll integration in professional services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-lifestyle-spending-account-platforms-for-payroll-integration-in-professional-services)[Is Appy Pie worth it as a low code mobile app builder for a small team without dedicated IT staff, or does Thunkable cover the same use cases at lower complexity for non-developers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-appy-pie-worth-it-as-a-low-code-mobile-app-builder-for-a-small-team-without-dedicated-it-staff-or-does-thunkable-cover-the-same-use-cases-at-lower-complexity-for-non-developers) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)