Soundtrap

A browser-based music and podcast studio with real-time collaboration, widely used in schools.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Soundtrap

Soundtrap is an online studio that runs in a web browser, so there is nothing to install and projects are stored in the cloud. It offers multitrack recording, a MIDI editor, virtual instruments, drum kits and a library of royalty-free loops and sound packs, plus vocal tools such as pitch correction and a set of effects. Its standout feature is real-time collaboration: several people can work on the same project at once from different devices, which has made it popular in classrooms. Soundtrap for Education gives teachers class management and works on school Chromebooks. Spotify bought the company in 2017 and later sold it back to a group including its founders, so it now operates independently again. There is a free tier to get started and paid plans that unlock more sounds, features and storage. It is less suited to detailed mixing or large projects than desktop DAWs, and it needs a steady internet connection.

Best for: Students, teachers and remote collaborators who want a simple studio in the browser.

What works

Nothing to install, works in the browser
Real-time collaboration on the same project
Classroom features for teachers

Why people leave

Needs a reliable internet connection
Limited mixing depth and plugin support
Large projects can feel sluggish in the browser

Top Soundtrap alternatives

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1
BandLab
Free browser and mobile studio with a big social community.
66.5
2
GarageBand
Free and more capable for classes and creators on Apple devices.
62.6
3
Audacity
Free desktop editor for simple recording and podcast editing.
59.6
4
Tracktion Waveform
Free full desktop DAW when browser tools feel limiting.
57.2

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Soundtrap: common questions

Is Soundtrap free?

Soundtrap has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes (checked on Soundtrap's own site).

Is Soundtrap open source?

No, Soundtrap is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Audacity.

What platforms does Soundtrap run on?

Soundtrap is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to Soundtrap?

The highest-ranked Soundtrap alternatives right now are BandLab, GarageBand and Audacity. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Soundtrap facts

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Free plan: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026soundtrap.com(opens source in a new tab); “Get started for free Vocal & mixing tools Reverb, Distortion, EQ, Delay, Compressor, and more.”
Collaboration: Online, on any device; Checked Oct 25, 2026soundtrap.com(opens source in a new tab); “Collaborative studio Make music online anytime, with anyone, on any device.”
Sound library: Royalty-free loops and sample packs; Checked Oct 25, 2026soundtrap.com(opens source in a new tab); “Royalty-free sounds Thousands of loops and sample packs , one-shots, and sound effects.”