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Best Stem Separation Software in 2026

Separating a recording into vocal and instrumental parts can support editing and production workflows. Compare the stem types each option provides with its export formats, and check maximum track length and upload size against the audio you work with. Batch processing and API access may be relevant for repeated tasks or connected setups; desktop app availability, free plans, and paid-from pricing round out the comparisons. AudioShake, LALAL.AI, and Moises are among the software options, with Pymss and Fadr also included. Weigh the listed capabilities and limits against your recording needs.

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    Pymss

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Pymss combines local separation with model management, batch processing, and several integration options.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
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    AudioShake

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    AudioShake combines stem separation, lyric tools, speech recovery, and developer options. Readers needing general speech transcription should note that it is outside the stated focus.

    7.6 Visit site
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    Audiola

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Audiola brings stem separation, multitrack editing, karaoke, voice tools, and mastering into a free desktop app. Its local stem separation keeps that process on the user's machine.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Fadr

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Fadr combines song separation with remixing and AI music-creation tools. Its free Basic plan has a 10-minute upload limit, while Plus and API use add paid options.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    LALAL.AI

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    LALAL.AI covers stem separation, voice tools, and multiple ways to use the service. The free plan is limited to previews, so check the paid plan terms if you need downloads.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $7.50/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Moises

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Choose Moises if you need music tools for stem separation, practice, production, or browser-based collaboration.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    MVSEP

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    MVSEP combines audio separation and related cleanup tools with web, mobile, Windows, and API access.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Open-Unmix

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Open-Unmix offers several source-separation models and pathways for experimentation or development.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    AudioStem.ai

    Free plan Web

    AudioStem.ai combines stem separation, browser mixing, and AI song generation, with capabilities varying by plan.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo Visit site
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    InSplitter

    Free plan Web

    Choose InSplitter if you want browser-based stem separation with preview and download options, or need its additional audio tools.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) Visit site
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    StemDeck

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    StemDeck pairs song separation with editing, analysis, and export tools, and can be self-hosted. Its one-job-at-a-time limit and dependence on local hardware are worth considering.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Sonura

    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Choose Sonura if you need browser-based stem separation alongside music creation tools and a DAW plugin.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Spleeter

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

    Choose Spleeter Free if you need an open-source library for separating vocals and instruments, with flexible stem counts and Python or command-line access.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
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    MusiCraft Stem Splitter

    Free plan Web

    Choose MusiCraft Stem Splitter if you want browser-based audio separation with many modes and stem types.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $7.49/mo Visit site
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    RipX DAW

    by RipX DAW
    Free plan MacWindows

    Choose RipX DAW if note-level editing and AI stem separation fit your audio workflow.

    6.9 From $99 · 21-day trial Visit site
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    StemSplit

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    StemSplit offers several ways to submit songs and export separated audio, with API access included in its one-time credit packages.

    6.9 From $2 Visit site
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    PhonicMind

    Free plan Web

    PhonicMind combines song separation with browser playback tools and several conversion tiers. Check each tier’s download limits and the stated non-refundable purchase policy before choosing.

    6.8 From $6.99 Visit site
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    Ultimate Vocal Remover

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    UVR offers free, open-source vocal removal with batch processing and several export formats. Before installing, check the platform-specific requirements and GPU limitations; non-WAV files need FFmpeg.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    UnMixLabs

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose UnMixLabs if you want web-based stem separation with several separation modes and built-in musical analysis.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    zplane PEEL STEMS 2

    Free trial MacWindows

    PEEL STEMS 2 offers real-time stem separation and Focus EQ within a DAW workflow.

    5.5 Visit site
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    Acon Digital Remix

    Paid MacWindows
    4.8 From $49 Visit site

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