Usability

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

Simple, slightly old-fashioned.

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. Audacity anonymises IP addresses and does neither store nor share user information. Data collection is restrained to the very necessary for the tool’s functioning. Audacity’s privacy policy demonstrates an understanding of data security and an emphasis on user control over data. It complies with the GDPR. See more 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