Yes, Audacity is free and open source audio software.

Does Audacity work on Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes, use the official macOS download and choose the build recommended by Audacity for your Mac.

Can I use Audacity on Linux?

Yes, Audacity supports Linux through official packages and common distribution package managers.

Latest version

Latest Audacity version: 3.7.8

The current stable version of Audacity is 3.7.8.

Stable release3.7.8

Release date: 2026-06-11. Source verified: 2026-06-23. Source: Audacity GitHub releases.

Free, open source audio recording and editing software.

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Source-backed version details

Catalog source

Audacity GitHub releases

Verification status

Source verified: 2026-06-23.

Release date

Release date: 2026-06-11.

Audacity latest-version FAQ

What is the latest version of Audacity?

The latest verified stable version of Audacity is 3.7.8. The release date in the catalog is 2026-06-11.

Where should I verify Audacity releases?

Use Audacity GitHub releases or the official Audacity website before critical installs. What-Version links to official sources and does not mirror installers.

Where do I download Audacity?

Use the official Audacity download page to choose the right build for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android when one is verified.