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Free multi-track audio editor and recorder used by podcasters and musicians
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WavePad
Audio editor with a free non-commercial edition and paid Master's edition
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About WavePad
WavePad by NCH Software is an audio and music editor for Windows, Mac and mobile that records and edits voice, music and other recordings with cut, copy, paste, echo, amplification and noise reduction. It supports WAV, MP3 and many other formats, VST plug-ins, batch processing, spectral analysis and audio restoration, with a free edition for non-commercial use.
WavePad website preview
Live preview of nch.com.au via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
WavePad: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers audio editor, recording, vst, batch processing, nch — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1015 tools in the AI Image & Video category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
WavePad pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
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| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | nch.com.au |
WavePad key facts
- Category: AI Image & Video
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: audio editor, recording, vst, batch processing, nch
- Official site: nch.com.au
WavePad FAQ
How much does WavePad cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (nch.com.au).
What is WavePad used for?
Audio editor with a free non-commercial edition and paid Master's edition Its focus areas in the AI Image & Video category: audio editor, recording, vst, batch processing, nch.
Where can I try WavePad?
On its official site, nch.com.au — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
WavePad vs alternatives
| WavePad | Audacity | GoldWave | Soundop | |
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| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. | Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. |
| Focus areas | audio editor, recording, vst, batch processing, nch | audio editor, recording, open source | audio editor, recording, restoration, windows | audio editor, multitrack, mastering, vst, windows |
| Official site | nch.com.au | audacityteam.org | goldwave.com | ivosight.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the AI Image & Video category
AI tools for generating images, videos, music, and voices from simple prompts. The AI Image & Video category on Tools Hub currently lists 1015 tools. Alongside WavePad, it includes Soundop, DeaDBeeF, Sayonara Player, Museeks.
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