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Checked September 2026
Ableton Live 12 vs Logic Pro (2026)
Ableton Live 12 is best for live performance and loop-based electronic music production; Logic Pro is best for mac and ipad based music production and scoring. Ableton Live 12 starts at $99 one-time (Intro) and Logic Pro at $199.99 one-time (Mac).
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| Ableton Live 12 | Logic Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | live performance and loop-based electronic music production | mac and ipad based music production and scoring |
| Starting price | $99 one-time (Intro) | $199.99 one-time (Mac) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU | Standalone, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS | macOS, iPadOS |
| Key features | Session View for live performance/looping, Max for Live (Suite only), Meld and Roar built-in devices (Live 12), Sound Similarity Search | Session players and virtual drummer, Advanced MIDI editing and step sequencer, Stem Splitter, Spatial audio mixing, Now also available on iPad |
| Developer | Ableton | Apple |
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Ableton Live 12 starts at $99 one-time (Intro); Logic Pro starts at $199.99 one-time (Mac).
Session View for live performance/looping, Max for Live (Suite only), Meld and Roar built-in devices (Live 12), Sound Similarity Search.
Session players and virtual drummer, Advanced MIDI editing and step sequencer, Stem Splitter, Spatial audio mixing, Now also available on iPad.