Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Complex at first, relatively easy to use afterwards.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Low at the beginning, high once the principles of working with Audacity are mastered.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English + 33 additional languages supported + tutorial files in several different languages

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Very high. IP addressed in anonymised, personal information is neither stored nor shared. Data collection is restrained to the necessary only, Audacity’s privacy policy shows an understanding of data security, and there is an emphasis on user content and control. Audacity complies with GDPR. See here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

High. Users can mix, edit and tailor any kind of audio to their liking with the help of Audacity's features.

Interactivity

Technical requirements