Logic Pro vs Pro Tools
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which daw to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Logic Pro comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Logic Pro | Pro Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $0–$599+/yr |
| Dubspot Score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Formats | Audio Units (AUv2), Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3) | AAX, standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Platforms | Mac (Apple silicon, macOS 15.6 or later) and iPad (A12 Bionic or later, iPadOS 26 or later) | — |
| Spatial Audio | Integrated Dolby Atmos tools; exports industry-standard ADM files | — |
| Plugin support | Built-in instruments and effects plus third-party Audio Units (AU) plug-ins | — |
| Cross-platform | Round-trip project compatibility between Mac and iPad | — |
| Mac price | $199.99 one-time purchase | — |
| Subscription price | $12.99/month or $129/year (Apple Creator Studio) | — |
| Product type | — | industry-standard DAW |
| Developer | — | Avid |
| Typical price | — | $0–$599+/yr |
| Formats | — | AAX, standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Primary job | — | session interchange and post-production |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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