All DAW programs will do the same job. Some only work with a Mac vs. PC so be sure the program is compatible with your computer. Also check the DAW programs hardware requirements. The latest DAW programs may not load or run well on older computers with slower processors and less memory and you may not find that out till after the fact.
The other item is the interface you choose. It too must meet computer hardware requirements. The interface is what converts analog audio to digital. Some interfaces come bundled with DAW software. You can get something like the low end Lexicon USB interface that comes with Cubase LE for about $50.
Cubase LE is a lite version of Cubase and it has some track and plugin limitations but its better than spending $500 on the full boat. The full version has tons of things you may never need or learn to use so its a good way to get started.
If you already have an interface there are plenty of free and cheap options for DAW programs. Many use Reaper that's free to try and cheap to buy. Its light on CPU resources and seems to run will on just about any computer.
Your other DAW programs have higher prices that are mainly based on their plugin packages. Plugins like guitar effects boxes can become addictive once you get into recording. You can remix a recording with different plugins and get different sounds on the tracks. In most cases a DAW program will have at least one good set of basic plugins. You can always buy additional plugins if you get board with the stock ones.
There are also thousands of free plugins out there to try. Some are just as high a quality as your most expensive ones out there for sale. Others truly are junk and not worth installing. You can visit a site like KVR and download hundreds to try out. Others can be found goggling around and reading.
Main thing is, Recording digital has never been easier or cheaper. There is an initial learning curve, and some setup involved to get things to work right. That's no different than first learning any program including windows when you first got on a computer. It becomes a piece of cake with a little practice and use of help files and is no more difficult then creating a Microsoft word document once you locate the items in your menu you need to click on.
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