Best Audio Restoration Software in 2026
Updated
In short: VinylRest is ranked #1 of 22 as of 8 October 2026, ahead of @audio/denoise and PD Cleaner. The best-ranked option with a free plan is @audio/denoise. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Aulio Studio at $9.99/mo.
Restoring audio can involve several kinds of repair, from reducing noise and hum to addressing clicks, crackle, or clipping. Compare the listed repair capabilities, including declip and spectral repair, and consider whether batch processing and the workflow format fit your work. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points to assess. VinylRest and Neiro are among the entries, alongside CEDAR Cambridge and Wave Corrector. The types of recordings you handle and the damage you need to address can help you decide which capabilities deserve the closest comparison.
22 audio restoration software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
5 of the 22 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 | VinylRestWeb · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 2 | @audio/denoiseWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 3 | PD CleanerWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 4 | Wave CorrectorWindows · Linux | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 5 | NeiroWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 6 | CatharMac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 7 | CEDAR CambridgeWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 8 | Vinyl Restoration SuiteWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 5.5 | |
| 9 | Algorithmix Sound LaundryWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 10 | Accentize DeRoomWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 11 | Algorithmix Sound RescueWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 12 | LANDR ReHanceWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $11.99/mo | 5.1 |
| 13 | SpectraLayers ProWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 14 | Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | AcousticaWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $149/mo | 5.0 |
| 16 | Aulio StudioMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 5.0 |
| 17 | Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09Windows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 18 | iZotope RXWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $99/mo | 5.0 |
| 19 | Supertone ClearWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 20 | Waves RestorationWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 21 | Accentize dxReviveWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 22 | Antinode Clear (formerly Supertone Clear)Windows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
Compare all 22 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Noise reduction | Click and crackle removal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VinylRest | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | @audio/denoise | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | PD Cleaner | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Wave Corrector | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Neiro | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Cathar | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | CEDAR Cambridge | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Vinyl Restoration Suite | 5.5 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Algorithmix Sound Laundry | 5.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Accentize DeRoom | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | Algorithmix Sound Rescue | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | LANDR ReHance | 5.1 | No | $11.99/mo | No | 8.25 /mo | — | — |
| 13 | SpectraLayers Pro | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6 | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Acoustica | 5.0 | No | $149/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | Aulio Studio | 5.0 | No | $9.99/mo | No | 9.99 /mo | — | — |
| 17 | Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09 | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | iZotope RX | 5.0 | No | $99/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Supertone Clear | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | Waves Restoration | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Accentize dxRevive | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 22 | Antinode Clear (formerly Supertone Clear) | 4.7 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which audio restoration software is ranked first on Freedom251?
VinylRest is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 6.5. @audio/denoise is second and PD Cleaner third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Aulio Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.99/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.