Best guitar audio interfaces 2024: our top picks for every budget

An IK Multimedia AXE guitar audio interface on top of a flight case, with headphones, guitar pick, and a guitar pedal
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It's never been easier to record your guitar. Audio interfaces are available for relatively little money, and the quality of amp simulator software has gotten nigh-on indistinguishable from the real thing. All you need is your guitar, a cable, some headphones, and one of the best guitar audio interfaces to start recording your own music.

You'll also need a computer capable of handling music production duties, but to be honest the majority of modern PCs, laptops, and MacBooks from the last ten years should be more than adequate for this kind of work. We test all our interfaces on both Windows and Mac, so you'll find zero compatibility issues with any of the interfaces available here. We've also included some options that are compatible with Android and iOS should you wish to take a more mobile recording route.

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

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Chris Schwarten