Qtractor is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application for Linux. Developed by Rui Nuno Capela
License: Open Source
Qtractor is a free, open-source DAW ideal for advanced users who need multi-track recording and MIDI support, while Soundation Studio is a user-friendly, cloud-based platform better suited for collaboration and beginners due to its virtual instruments and loop library. The key differences lie in Qtractor's depth of features for audio editing and Soundation's accessibility and ease of use.