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Adobe Audition vs Netflix

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Adobe Audition

Video Production

Industry-standard professional audio editing

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Netflix

Entertainment

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Audition listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud for business (which bundles Audition) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Audition covers Multitrack editing, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Audition and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Audition and Netflix differ
AttributeAdobe AuditionNetflix
Starting price$22.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsMacos, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
CategoryVideo ProductionEntertainment
Founded19821997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Audition

  • Multitrack editing
  • Audio restoration
  • Noise reduction
  • Effects and mixing
  • Spectral editing
  • Batch processing
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects

Only in Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Audition

  • Podcast editingnot Netflix
  • Audio restorationnot Netflix
  • Video post-productionnot Netflix
  • Music productionnot Netflix
  • Sound designnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Adobe Audition
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Adobe Audition
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot Adobe Audition

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Audition

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud for business (which bundles Audition) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Audition

$22.99/month
  • Audition Single App$22.99/month
    • Full Audition features
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Portfolio
  • All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Creative Cloud apps
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Portfolio

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Audition if

  • You need multitrack editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want audio restoration.
Adobe Audition review

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Audition or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Audition starts at $22.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Audition or Netflix?
Adobe Audition starts at $22.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month.
Does Adobe Audition or Netflix run on more platforms?
Adobe Audition runs on Macos, Windows. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
What is Adobe Audition best used for?
Adobe Audition is most often used for podcast editing, audio restoration, video post-production, music production. Of those, podcast editing and audio restoration are not what Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Audition do that Netflix cannot?
Adobe Audition covers Multitrack editing, Audio restoration, Noise reduction, Effects and mixing. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations.
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