Bitwig, by far. It's more-or-less the same program (made by ex-Ableton devs), just well designed for 2023. With that said, Ableton has the advantage of being

Bitwig, by far. It's more-or-less the same program (made by ex-Ableton devs), just well designed for 2023. With that said, Ableton has the advantage of being more mature. What I mean by that, is that the stock plugins are generally better, and it has a bigger use-base, which I would argue is important if you're starting out. If on the other hand you're a medium/advanced user, then Bitwig is a much better choice.