At a glance
| Aevornix AudioDJ | Audacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time licence, permanent for the major version bought, with maintenance updates for that version. | Free for everyone and open source. |
| Platforms | Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows, macOS and Linux. |
| Offline access | Recording, editing, mixing, exporting and saving open no network connection of any kind. | A standalone desktop application; Audio.com cloud saving and sharing is an optional companion service. |
| Where data is kept | Files and data stay on your computer; no Aevornix server. | Not stated |
| Account | No Aevornix account. | Not stated |
| Plugins | CLAP, VST3 and LV2, each scanned in a separate process. | Third-party plugins including VST3 and Nyquist. |
| Performance tools | Sampler pads, scenes and live set running orders. | Not stated |
| Loudness | Loudness, loudness range and true peak to ITU-R BS.1770. | Not stated |
| Cloud companion | None; nothing leaves the computer. | Audio.com lets you collaborate on projects, keep versioned backups and share work. |
Audacity facts from audacityteam.org, audacityteam.org/download, checked 2026-09-26. Aevornix facts from the product pages on this site. Check the vendor's own site for current terms before deciding.
Price and platforms
The Audacity team states that Audacity is free for everyone and open source, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. AudioDJ is a paid one-time licence and runs on Windows 10 and 11 only.
What AudioDJ adds
AudioDJ is built for producing and performing as well as editing: eight banks of sixteen sampler pads with choke groups, scenes that recall part of the mix, live set running orders with a readiness check, and loudness measured to ITU-R BS.1770. Exports are reopened and measured before they report success.
It is an open beta. Decks, beat grids, tempo and key detection and controller mapping are not built, so it prepares a set rather than driving decks.
Where each fits
- Audacity fits recording and editing on any operating system at no cost, with a large community and an optional cloud companion.
- AudioDJ fits Windows producers and performers who want pads, scenes, set preparation and measured loudness in one offline application.
Frequently asked questions
Is Audacity free?
Yes. The Audacity team states it is free for everyone and open source.
Does AudioDJ work offline?
Yes. Recording, editing, mixing, exporting and saving make no network connection.
Can AudioDJ use my VST3 plugins?
Yes. It supports CLAP, VST3 and LV2 plugins.
