WavePad

WavePad is ranked #9 of 130 in audio editing software on The Geeks Club, made by WavePad (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia). It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

WavePad plans and pricing

All plans

Master's Edition Annual Plan $99/yr billed annually SFX Library · Full VST support secure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026

Standard Edition Annual Plan $60/yr billed annually Master's Edition features without VST plugin support · No SFX Library secure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026

Master's Edition Quarterly Plan $16.50/mo Billed $16.50 quarterly Unlimited ongoing use of professional-version features · All upgrades secure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026

Free version Free Non-commercial use only · does not expire · many Master's Edition features nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on audio editing software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Third-party plugins: Yes
Noise reduction: Yes

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WavePad

Purpose: WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings.
Editing: Editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression and pitch shifting.
Effects and restoration: Effects include echo, amplification and equalization, while restoration tools reduce noise and remove clicks and pops.
Formats: WavePad supports more than 50 audio formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC and M4A.
Batch processing: Batch processing can apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation.
Plugins: The software supports DirectX and VST plugins; the store says the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library.
Integration: The product page says WavePad integrates with NCH's MixPad Multi-Track Audio Mixer.
Sample rates: WavePad supports sample rates from 6 to 192 kHz, in stereo or mono and 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits.
Typical uses: The maker lists podcast and radio editing, voiceovers, ringtone creation and audio restoration among typical uses.
Platforms and requirements: The page lists Windows 7 to 11, macOS 10.5 or above, iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle downloads.
Support: NCH provides WavePad video tutorials, a help manual, FAQ, forum and technical support contact.
Privacy: NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site.
Free use and trial: The free version is for non-commercial use, does not expire, and enables additional Master's Edition features for a 14-day trial after installation.
Founded: 1993
Price from: $5/mo

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#9 of 130
Best Game Audio Editors in 2026#4 of 31

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Sources

nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
nch.com.au/wavepad/support.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
nch.com.au/general/privacy.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
nch.com.au/wavepad/kb/968.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
secure.nch.com.au/cgi-bin/register-pl.exe· checked 21 Sept 2026