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Audirvāna
by Audirvāna
What Audirvāna is
Audirvāna is audio playback software for local music libraries and, with Studio, streaming music, radio, and podcasts. It supports FLAC, Ogg FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, APE, WavPack, AAC, MP3, DSF, DFF, ISO, CUE, and MQA files, along with USB DAC connections and wireless playback through UPnP/DLNA and Chromecast. Studio combines local and streaming tracks in playlists and favorites, with filtering, sorting, and search across sources. Its audio tools include upsampling algorithms and Audio Scan for checking file resolution. Studio also includes a 10-band parametric EQ, convolution engine, adjustable crossfeed intended for stereo audio, and output balance controls. Studio Classic costs $7.99 a month; Studio Access costs $79.99 a year with a 12-month commitment. Origin is a 149.99 USD one-time license for local library playback and does not include streaming. A free Remote app for iOS and Android controls the computer’s Core Player; audio processing runs on the computer, not the phone. Audirvāna offers a 30-day free trial without payment information and has no free plan.
Who it suits
Audirvāna suits listeners managing local music libraries, with Studio also offering streaming services, radio, and podcasts. The free Remote app may suit listeners who want to control the computer-based player from an iOS or Android device.
What it does well
- Supports a wide range of listed audio formats.
- Studio combines local and streaming tracks in playlists and favorites.
- Playback supports USB DACs, UPnP/DLNA, and Chromecast.
- 30-day trial requires no payment information.
- Origin has no library-size limit.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Origin does not include a streaming service.
- Remote controls playback on a computer; processing does not run on mobile.
Limits
The 30-day trial includes 30 AudioScan analyses. Origin is limited to managing and playing a local music library and does not include a streaming service.
Plans
Audirvāna's published prices are being re-checked against the maker's own page.
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | One-time license · Local music library playback · License without time limit · No library size limitation · Free smartphone Remote app | Price being re-checked |
| Origin | One-time license · Local music library playback · License without time limit · No library size limitation · Free smartphone Remote app | Price being re-checked |
| License Origin | One-time purchase; VAT display is not specified · Local library playback · No library size limitation · Multiple installs with non-simultaneous use · Minimum two years of OS compatibility updates | Price being re-checked |
| Bundle Offer | One-time purchase; Origin license with Signal Processing Suite; VAT display is not specified · Full Origin license · Signal Processing Suite | Price being re-checked |
| Studio Classic | Monthly subscription; no time-commitment; VAT display is not specified · Full access to Studio features · Integrated streaming services · Free smartphone Remote app · Regular free updates | Price being re-checked |
| Studio Access | Yearly subscription; 12 months commitment; VAT display is not specified · Full access to Studio features · Integrated streaming services · Free smartphone Remote app · Extended free trial for Qobuz | Price being re-checked |
| Signal Processing Suite | One-time purchase; added to license without time limit; VAT display is not specified · 10-band EQ · Convolution engine · Crossfeed · Output balance with gain and delay | Price being re-checked |
As audirvana.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Audirvāna website.
- Choose Studio Classic, Studio Access, or Origin based on the playback features and billing terms you want.
- Start the 30-day trial without entering payment information, or select a paid plan.
- Install Audirvāna on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
- For smartphone remote control of a computer’s Core Player, use the free Remote app for iOS or Android.
Verdict
Audirvāna offers local playback through Origin and streaming access through Studio, with audio-processing tools included in Studio. The 30-day trial provides access to all features and includes 30 AudioScan analyses.
Questions
How much does Audirvāna cost?
Studio Classic costs $7.99 per month. Studio Access costs $79.99 per year, and Origin costs $149.99 once.
Does Audirvāna have a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. The 30-day free trial gives access to all features and 30 AudioScan analyses without payment information.
Which platforms does Audirvāna support?
Audirvāna runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Does Audirvāna include streaming?
Studio includes streaming music, radio, and podcasts. Origin manages and plays a local music library and does not include a streaming service.
What does the Remote app do?
The free Remote app for iOS and Android controls the computer’s Core Player. Playback processing runs on the computer.
Who makes Audirvāna?
Audirvāna makes the software. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Paris, France.
Facts from Audirvāna's own pages
- Audio connections
- Audirvāna supports USB connections to DACs and wireless playback using UPnP/DLNA and Chromecast. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Certified devices
- Plāys with Audirvāna certifies audio equipment for interoperability over supported connection modes such as UPnP, USB, or Chromecast. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Format support
- FLAC,Ogg FLAC,ALAC,AIFF,WAV,APE,WavPack,AAC,MP3,DSF,DFF,ISO,CUE,MQA · help.audirvana.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2011 · audirvana.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · help.audirvana.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Paris, France · audirvana.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License model
- subscription · help.audirvana.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Music browsing
- Studio combines local and streaming tracks in playlists and favorites and supports filtering, sorting, and search across sources. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Network playback
- Yes · help.audirvana.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Origin limits
- Origin is for managing and playing a local music library and does not include a streaming service. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows,macos,linux,ios,android · help.audirvana.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Playback tools
- Audirvāna offers upsampling algorithms and Audio Scan to check the resolution of audio files. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says collected personal data may include name, email, and country, and identifies Damien Plisson as the data protection officer. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Audirvāna is high-end audio playback software for playing local music and, with Studio, streaming music, radios, and podcasts. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Remote app
- The free Remote app for iOS and Android controls the computer’s Core Player; playback processing runs on the computer rather than the mobile device. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Signal processing
- Studio includes a 10-band parametric EQ, convolution engine, adjustable crossfeed, and output balance; crossfeed is intended for stereo audio. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming integrations
- The company’s history page says Qobuz was integrated in 2015, followed by Tidal and HRA in 2016. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to Getting Started, requirements, FAQ, and a community forum for assistance. · audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Audirvāna offers a 30-day free trial without payment information; it includes access to all features and 30 AudioScan analyses. · help.audirvana.com, 7 Oct 2026
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