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Youlean Loudness Meter
What Youlean Loudness Meter is
Youlean Loudness Meter measures perceived audio loudness to help prepare audio for television or streaming release. It reports LUFS loudness, loudness range, dynamic range, and true peak, with real-time analysis, offline file analysis, and views for loudness, distribution, histogram, dynamics, and true peak. The free version includes film, TV, and gaming presets, with standards such as ITU-R BS.1770-4 and EBU R128, and supports mono, stereo, and 5.1-channel audio. PRO adds streaming presets, custom presets, a dynamics graph, exports to PDF, PNG, or SVG, and a command-line tool. The software is available as a standalone application and as VST2, VST3, AUv2, and AAX plugins; listed hosts include FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase, and Pro Tools. It runs on Windows 7 or newer and macOS 10.13 or newer. The free version can be used commercially and installed on unlimited devices. The plugin analyzes but does not alter loudness; the download page separately describes file or drag-and-drop normalization. PRO is listed at $4,939, paid once.
Who it suits
Youlean Loudness Meter suits audio creators preparing material for TV or streaming and users working in the listed DAW hosts. The free version may suit those who need loudness analysis without PRO features.
What it does well
- Free version supports commercial use.
- Measures LUFS, loudness range, dynamic range, and true peak.
- Works as a standalone application and several plugin formats.
- Free version supports up to six channels.
- PRO includes streaming presets and measurement exports.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- Plugin analysis cannot alter audio loudness.
- PRO costs $4,939, paid once.
- PRO device use depends on the purchased license, except personal use.
Limits
The free plan does not include streaming presets, measurement exports, custom presets or the command-line tool. Plugin analysis cannot alter audio loudness.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Never expires · Film, TV and gaming presets · LU, INT, TP, LRA, PLR and DR readouts · Mono, stereo and 5.1 channels · No command-line tool | Free |
| PRO | One Time Payment · Everything in Free plus streaming presets, dynamics graph, exports, custom presets, command-line tool and lifetime free updates | $4,939, paid once |
As youlean.co lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Youlean Loudness Meter website.
- Choose the standalone application or a plugin format for a listed host.
- Install it on Windows 7 or newer or macOS 10.13 or newer.
- Use the free plan, or purchase PRO for its additional tools and presets.
Verdict
The free version covers core loudness measurement, several channel formats, and film, TV, and gaming presets. PRO adds streaming-focused tools and exports, but the plugin itself is for analysis rather than changing loudness.
Questions
Is Youlean Loudness Meter free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and never expires. PRO is listed at $4,939, paid once.
What does the free plan include?
It includes film, TV and gaming presets, LU, INT, TP, LRA, PLR and DR readouts, and mono, stereo and 5.1 channels. It does not include the command-line tool.
Which operating systems and plugin formats does it support?
It requires Windows 7 or newer or macOS 10.13 or newer. Formats include standalone, VST2, VST3, AUv2 and AAX.
Can the plugin change audio loudness?
No. The plugin performs analysis and cannot alter loudness. The download page separately describes file or drag-and-drop normalization.
What does PRO add?
PRO adds streaming presets, a dynamics graph, exports, custom presets, a command-line tool and lifetime free updates.
Can the free version be used commercially?
Yes. The EULA says the free version can be used commercially and installed on unlimited devices.
Facts from Youlean Loudness Meter's own pages
- Analysis and exports
- PRO supports drag-and-drop audio or video analysis and exports measurements as PDF, PNG or SVG. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The maker lists FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase and Pro Tools as supported hosts. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Formats
- It is available as a standalone application and as VST2, VST3, AUv2 and AAX plugins; the download page also lists a command-line tool. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · youlean.co, 28 Sept 2026
- License terms
- The EULA says the free version can be installed on unlimited devices and used commercially, while PRO device use depends on the purchased license except for personal use. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Limit
- The product page says the plugin performs analysis and cannot alter audio loudness; the download page separately describes file or drag-and-drop normalization. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Maker and founding
- Julijan Nikolic says he created Youlean Loudness Meter for the KVR Developer Challenge in 2016. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Measurements
- The product describes LUFS loudness, loudness range, dynamic range and true peak measurements. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- The current download page requires Windows 7 or newer or macOS 10.13 or newer. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Presets
- Film, TV and gaming presets include standards such as ITU-R BS.1770-4 and EBU R128; PRO adds streaming presets. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy and connectivity
- The EULA says internet access is optional, license and update checks use HTTP GET, and the software sends no data to external servers. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says Youlean does not store credit card details and uses Google Analytics cookies to analyze website use. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- The meter measures perceived audio loudness and helps prepare audio for TV or streaming release. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Refunds
- The EULA offers a full refund if the customer contacts Youlean within 30 days and Youlean cannot resolve the issue. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- PRO purchasers are entitled to online support by submitting a support ticket. · youlean.co, 30 Sept 2026
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