Best Audio Mastering Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Matchering is ranked #1 of 31 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of IK Multimedia ReSing and Tunr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is IK Multimedia ReSing. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Brainworx bx_masterdesk at $12.50/mo.
When finished tracks need a consistent sound and delivery-ready files, mastering software brings processing and release preparation into one workflow. Compared on album sequencing, batch processing, delivery formats, loudness standards, stereo processing, and supported plug-in formats, these options also differ in workflow type. Matchering, IK Multimedia ReSing, and Tunr are among the entries to consider. Check whether a free plan is available and compare paid-from pricing alongside the capabilities that matter to your sessions. If you are preparing a sequence of tracks or processing files in batches, the listed workflow and format details can help you judge which software aligns with your mastering needs.
31 audio mastering software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
5 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 | MatcheringWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | IK Multimedia ReSingWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | TunrWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 4 | Voxengo SPANWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 5 | StudioZIO Mastering SuiteMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 6 | TDR Limiter 6 GEWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 7 | Acustica Audio Erin StudioWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 8 | DSP-QuattroMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $49/mo | 5.4 |
| 9 | oXygen Mastering SuiteWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | Sonoris DDP CreatorWindows · Mac · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 11 | Brainworx bx_masterdeskWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $12.50/mo | 5.1 |
| 12 | FUSERWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 13 | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.MasterWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 14 | Waves Curves AQWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $20.83/mo | 5.1 |
| 15 | AcousticaWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $149/mo | 5.0 |
| 16 | FabFilter Pro-L 2Windows · Mac · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 17 | iZotope RXWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $99/mo | 5.0 |
| 18 | FLUX:: ElixirWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 19 | Initial Audio Master SuiteWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 20 | LANDR Mastering PluginWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 21 | Signum Audio BUTE Loudness Suite 2Windows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 22 | Softube Flow Mastering SuiteWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | Sonnox Oxford LimiterWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | SorenWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | WaveLabWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Workflow type | Loudness standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matchering | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | IK Multimedia ReSing | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | LUFS; leading professional reference standards |
| 3 | Tunr | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Voxengo SPAN | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | No | — | plugin | EBU R128; K-system |
| 5 | StudioZIO Mastering Suite | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | LUFS integrated, short-term and momentary loudness; true peak in dBTP |
| 6 | TDR Limiter 6 GE | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | plugin | EBU R128; EBU-9; EBU-18; ISO 532-1 (Zwicker) |
| 7 | Acustica Audio Erin Studio | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | plugin | — |
| 8 | DSP-Quattro | 5.4 | No | $49/mo | Yes | — | standalone | LUFS; True Peak |
| 9 | oXygen Mastering Suite | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | plugin | BS.1770-style K-weighted loudness; gated integration; true-peak analysis |
| 10 | Sonoris DDP Creator | 5.2 | No | — | No | — | standalone | ITU-R BS.1770-2; EBU R128; -23 LUFS |
| 11 | Brainworx bx_masterdesk | 5.1 | No | $12.50/mo | No | 14.99 /mo | plugin | Dynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releases |
| 12 | FUSER | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | plugin | -10, -9, -8, -7, -6 and -5 LUFS short-term targets |
| 13 | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | standalone | EBU R128 |
| 14 | Waves Curves AQ | 5.1 | No | $20.83/mo | No | — | plugin | — |
| 15 | Acoustica | 5.0 | No | $149/mo | No | — | plugin | -23 LUFS |
| 16 | FabFilter Pro-L 2 | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | plugin | EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, TR-B32 |
| 17 | iZotope RX | 5.0 | No | $99/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | FLUX:: Elixir | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | plugin | ITU-R BS.1770; EBU R128 |
| 19 | Initial Audio Master Suite | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | plugin | LUFS metering; industry-standard perceived-loudness guidance |
| 20 | LANDR Mastering Plugin | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | plugin | Low, Medium, High loudness settings |
| 21 | Signum Audio BUTE Loudness Suite 2 | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | both | ITU-R BS.1770-1, ITU-R BS.1770-2, ITU-R BS.1770-3, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, Sony ASWG, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Check, Hulu, Netflix, TIDAL, AES Streaming Recommendation, US Public Radio (PRSS), Pandora |
| 22 | Softube Flow Mastering Suite | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | plugin | ITU-R BS.1770; EBU R128 |
| 23 | Sonnox Oxford Limiter | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | plugin | -4 LUFS; ITU-R BS.1770 |
| 24 | Soren | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | standalone | LUFS |
| 25 | WaveLab | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which audio mastering software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Matchering is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.6. IK Multimedia ReSing is second and Tunr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Brainworx bx_masterdesk has the lowest first paid tier we found: $12.50/mo.
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.