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Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst vs Praat
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.
Visit Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Praat combines detailed speech analysis and synthesis with annotation, scripting, and graphics export. Linux users should check the distribution and processor requirements before downloading.
Visit PraatThe facts
| Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst | Praat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bluecataudio.com | fon.hum.uva.nl |
| On audio analysis software | #6 of 43 | #10 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
Praat: what it does well
- Analyses pitch, formants, intensity, jitter, and shimmer
- Labels intervals and time points across multiple tiers
- Handles sound files up to 2 gigabytes
- Exports graphics as PDF, PNG, or EPS
- Includes a scripting language and command-line execution
What to know first
- Version 7 does not support the sendsocket directive
- Latest direct-download Linux editions require a 2022-or-newer distribution
- 32-bit Linux editions are only made for Raspberry Pi
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