Best Audio Analysis Software in 2026
Updated
In short: MediaInfo is ranked #1 of 42 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Open Audio Analyzer and Open Sound Meter. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Open Audio Analyzer.
Inspecting recordings or monitoring live sound calls for audio tools with different analysis capabilities. Compared on analysis views, maximum channels, and loudness standards, the entries also specify offline file analysis and real-time analysis. Plugin support can be relevant if you want to use analysis within a host. MediaInfo, Open Audio Analyzer, and Open Sound Meter are among the software shown, alongside MeldaProduction MAnalyzer and Room EQ Wizard. Check whether a free plan is offered and the paid-from price, then compare those details with the audio you need to examine and whether your work centers on files, live signals, or both.
42 audio analysis software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MediaInfoWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Open Audio AnalyzerWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 3 | Open Sound MeterWindows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | MeldaProduction MAnalyzerWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | Room EQ WizardWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Voxengo SPANWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | Youlean Loudness MeterWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Stoplight ElementsWeb · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 9 | ACRCloudWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | BaudlineMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | Blue Cat's FreqAnalystWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | Dusk Audio Spectrum AnalyzerWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | FritureWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | Metering CockpitWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | Orban Loudness MeterWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | Raven LiteWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | RME DigiCheck NGWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | SIR Audio Tools SpectrumAnalyzerWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | Sonic VisualiserWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | SpekWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | AudioAuditorWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | OpenMetersLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | PraatWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | SpectraView MeterMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | Tonalux Audio AnalyzerWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
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Questions about this list
Which audio analysis software is ranked first on Freedom251?
MediaInfo is ranked #1 of 42 with a score of 6.8. Open Audio Analyzer is second and Open Sound Meter third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.