

In this guide, we’ll look at the best alternatives to Audacity, and why making the switch is easier than you might think.

Luckily, there are many well-regarded alternatives to Audacity which fit the bill or even exceed expectations.

After being acquired in April 2021 by the Muse Group, recent changes to Audacity’s privacy policy have triggered claims of privacy breaches, the inclusion of spyware, and misuse of user’s data.ĭespite Audacity’s insistence that these accusations are unsubstantiated, many of its users are (understandably) abandoning ship and searching for an alternative. In recent weeks, long-loved free audio recording and editing software Audacity has experienced a serious fall from grace.
