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Best Audio Restoration Software in 2026

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.

24 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

9.0 Free plan Visit site
2

@audio/denoise

Free plan Open source Web

@audio/denoise offers browser-based restoration with automatic and manual method selection, without uploading recordings.

8.6 Free plan Visit site
3

PD Cleaner

Free plan Open source Windows

PD Cleaner offers recording-era options, adjustable cleaning and both DAW-insert and standalone workflows at no cost.

8.3 Free plan Visit site
4

VinylRest

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

VinylRest combines real-time restoration, file restoration, and synchronized audio comparison in separate tools.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
5

Neiro

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Neiro brings local processing together with separation, restoration, transcription, editing, and learning tools.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
6

Vinyl Restoration Suite

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Vinyl Restoration Suite combines several restoration tools with standalone and plugin workflows across three desktop operating systems.

6.9 Open source Visit site
7

Cathar

Free plan LinuxMac

Cathar combines a broad set of restoration and enhancement tools with inspectable DSP and pipeline integration. It is free, with optional machine-learning denoising and terminal features.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
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Wave Corrector

Free plan LinuxWindows

Choose Wave Corrector if you want free software for recording and cleaning analogue music, with track editing and unattended recording included.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
9

Algorithmix Sound Rescue

Free trial MacWindows

Choose Sound Rescue if you are restoring vinyl, shellac or cassette recordings and want noise reduction alongside track preparation tools.

6.2 From €2,092 Visit site
10

LANDR ReHance

Free trial MacWebWindows

ReHance offers online and DAW-plugin audio cleanup with adjustable intensity and unlimited enhancement.

6.0 From $8.25/mo · 3-day trial Visit site
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Aulio Studio

Free trial Mac

Choose Aulio Studio if you need Mac-based audio cleanup, transcript-linked clip export, or batch processing. Its full-access 10-day trial does not require a credit card.

5.9 From $9.99/mo · 10-day trial Visit site
12

Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09

Free trial Windows

Choose Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09 if you need Windows software for restoring music or cleaning other recordings, with several repair tools and audio utilities in one standalone product.

5.7 From $59 Visit site
13

SpectraLayers Pro
by SpectraLayers Pro
Free trial MacWindows

Choose SpectraLayers Pro if you need spectral audio editing, repair, restoration, or sound design, particularly with Pro 13’s sound effect and voice tools.

5.7 Visit site
14

Supertone Clear

Free trial MacWindows

Clear focuses on real-time voice cleanup through a small set of controls and broad plug-in format support.

5.7 Free plan Visit site
15

Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6

Free trial MacWindows

Choose Master Restoration Suite 6 if you need several restoration plug-ins for a compatible macOS or Windows host and want to try the fully functional 30-day demo.

5.6 30-day trial Visit site
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CEDAR Cambridge

Paid MacWindows

CEDAR Cambridge combines speech restoration, forensic tools, spectral editing, and reporting in a configurable system. The right hardware setup and price require a conversation with CEDAR.

5.5 From £349 · 14-day trial Visit site
17

iZotope RX
by iZotope RX
Paid MacWindows

RX provides a broad set of audio repair and restoration tools, with plan options that list different tool counts and capabilities. There is no free plan, and the listed plans are priced per month.

5.3 From $99 Visit site
18

Accentize dxRevive

Paid MacWindows

dxRevive covers several audio restoration tasks in a batch-processing plugin, with a 7-day trial before purchase. The Pro edition costs more and adds the listed algorithms and workflow features.

5.2 From €99 · 7-day trial Visit site
19

Algorithmix Sound Laundry

Paid Windows

Sound Laundry focuses on noise cleanup and mastering, with multiple modules for restoring older or damaged recordings.

5.2 Visit site
20

Waves Restoration

Paid MacWindows

Waves Restoration groups several audio-cleaning tools in one plugin bundle, with monitoring and meters to help assess processing.

5.0 Visit site
21

Antinode Clear (formerly Supertone Clear)

Paid MacWindows

Pick Antinode Clear if real-time voice isolation and reverb removal are the functions you need on macOS or Windows. Consider another product if you require a free plan or broader listed input types.

4.9 Visit site
22

Acon Digital Restoration Suite

Paid MacWindows

4.8 From $99 Visit site
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Algorithmix reNOVAtor

Paid MacWindows

4.8 From €2,092 Visit site
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CEDAR Studio Restore

Paid MacWindows

4.3 From £349 · 14-day trial Visit site

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