Multimedia (2160 programs)

Pros: Has a range of plugins and patches for extension. Users can create their own song files. Animated visual effects. Party mode allows up to 12 players.

Cons: Not mouse-friendly. Mechanics may take a while to learn. Background videos can clutter the interface. Visual design is a little bland.

Pros: A vast library of music. With a suite of musician-friendly tools. Opportunities for monetization.

Cons: Some countries may not have monetization options.

Pros: Beginner-friendly workflow. Clean, simple design. Good media tools. Reliable performance.

Cons: Limited advanced tools. Not studio-level. Basic customization. Learning ceiling.

Pros: Supports multi-track editing. Clean tabbed interface. Allows editing of frequencies. Supports editing native 5.1 surround sound. Very fast opening time. Re-written from the bottom up for Mac. Integrated with Creative Cloud.

Cons: No MIDI support. No ‘simple’ mode for easy editing. No CD burning tools. Requires Creative Cloud subscription.