Audio (81 programs)

Pros: The hotkey shortcuts make this tool highly convenient. Skip back by as little as one second. Adjust the playback speed to as slow as 0.1x. Also works as a great transcribing tool.

Cons: Finding the English language settings is not easy. AB loops would have made this app better. Customization hotkeys would have been nice. The ability to snip and quick-save is needed.

Pros: Has batch conversion. Fast. Strips off DRM and churns out DRM-free music. Keeps high sound quality.

Cons: Free version only has basic functions. Doesn’t support Apple Music—only iTunes. Free version has time limit on use. File size differs for Mac and Windows.

Pros: Easy to use. Extremely handy for recording live lectures. Fail safe to mitigate loss of recording. Active app support.

Cons: Doesn’t support multiple recording sources. Sound could be faint at times. Doesn’t seamlessly record multiple audios at the same time. Doesn’t allow audio playback volume.

Pros: Convert to over 40 formats. Extract audio from video sources. Batch conversion. Access song information from online.

Cons: No ability to extract audio from Blu-ray. Cannot record audio directly. No option to rip audio from online streams. Does not support all audio formats.

Pros: Free to download. Very easy to use.

Cons: Annoying pop up ads. Cannot play media files from memory cards.

Pros: Convert video files to MP3. Drag and drop capability. Bulk file conversion. Convert from other audio formats.

Cons: Paid license required for 100% conversions. MAC OS only. A lot of audio formats not supported. Non-commercial use only with free version.

Pros: Fast loading times. All-in-one experience.

Cons: Full suite requires paid upgrade. Can only trim beginning and end of tracks.

Pros: Fast download and conversion. Simple and straightforward process. Preserves original song quality. Easy removal of Spotify DRM.

Cons: Requires manual output of the song’s URL. Limited output customization.