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Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst vs Open Audio Analyzer
Both stand on audio analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
FreqAnalyst offers three real-time analysis views at no listed cost. It is suited to plugin-based audio workflows where the two-channel limit is sufficient.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Open Audio Analyzer combines standards-based loudness measurement with flexible meters, file analysis, and DAW plugin support at no charge. Note the unsigned AAX plugin and use the remote display only on a trusted network.
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| Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst | Open Audio Analyzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bluecataudio.com | open-audio-analyzer.com |
| On audio analysis software | #6 of 43 | #2 of 43 |
Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst: what it does well
- Free plan
- Real-time analysis
- Spectrum, instant curve, and peak curve views
- Supports VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit
- Includes an IR loader
What to know first
- Maximum of two channels
- Not a standalone app
Open Audio Analyzer: what it does well
- Free and open-source across five platforms
- Fourteen arrangeable meter module types
- Supports EBU R 128 and ITU-R BS.1770-4
- CLI reports or CSV for files and folders
- Custom delivery targets and saved layouts
What to know first
- Remote display lacks encryption and authentication
- AAX plugin is not signed for released Pro Tools
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