Free Pro Tools Alternative — Online DAW & Audio Editor
A complete Pro Tools-class digital audio workstation that runs entirely in your browser: multitrack audio and MIDI, non-destructive editing, automation, mixing with inserts and sends, and real-time effects. Nothing is uploaded — your audio stays on your own device.
SoundCraft
A Pro Tools-class DAW - multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and plugins - in your browser.
First launch downloads ≈6 MB, then it's cached for a year. Nothing is uploaded — your files stay on this device.
This is a desktop-class app — it works best on a larger screen.
Quick Answer
This free online DAW gives you the core Pro Tools workflow in a browser tab: multitrack audio and MIDI recording and editing, non-destructive clip editing, automation lanes, a mixer with inserts, sends, and busses, and real-time effects. It records from your microphone (with permission) and mixes with a Rust DSP engine compiled to WebAssembly — audio never leaves your device unless you export it.
How It Works
Open and Launch — Open the audio editor page in a desktop Chrome or Firefox and click Launch. The first launch downloads about 6 MB; after that it is cached.
Start or Open a Session — Create a new session or open one from your device; import audio files by dragging them onto the timeline.
Record and Edit — Arm a track and record from your microphone, then cut, crossfade, and arrange clips non-destructively.
Mix and Export — Set levels and effects in the mixer, ride automation, then bounce the mix to WAV or MP3 on your device.
Key Facts
- Multitrack audio and MIDI editing
- Non-destructive clip-based editing
- Mixer with inserts, sends, and busses
- Automation lanes for volume, pan, and effects
- Records from your microphone (permission required)
- Imports and exports WAV, MP3, FLAC, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free, and do I need an account?
Yes — completely free, no account, no watermarks. The underlying software is open source under Apache-2.0, embedded exactly as published.
Is my audio uploaded anywhere?
No. The DAW runs as WebAssembly inside your browser tab; recording, editing, mixing, and exporting all happen on your device.
Can it record from my microphone?
Yes — click allow on the browser microphone prompt. Recording works like any desktop DAW: arm a track and roll. The browser only grants access while the tab is active.
How does it compare to the openDAW workstation?
Both are full DAWs. This one is a Pro Tools-style editor/mixer with a Rust DSP core; openDAW is a modern clip-launching workflow. Try both and keep whichever fits the way you work.
Does it work on mobile?
Audio editing and mixing want a desktop browser: screen size, precise timing, and plugin-style interaction. Phones also background-throttle audio threads, causing dropouts.