Side by side
Decibel vs SpectraView Meter
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 trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Decibel combines detailed real-time and offline metering with multiple plugin and standalone options. Its paid license, iLok requirement and stated system requirements should be checked before purchase; a 30-day trial is available.
Visit Decibel Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose SpectraView Meter if you want free real-time metering in a compatible Mac DAW, with loudness, spectrum, and waveform views in one plug-in. Look elsewhere if your workflow requires AAX or offline file analysis.
Visit SpectraView MeterThe facts
| Decibel | SpectraView Meter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Decibel: $89.40, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | process.audio | spectraview.de |
| On audio analysis software | #23 of 43 | #19 of 43 |
Decibel: what it does well
- Measures loudness, dynamics, peaks, RMS and stereo phase
- Supports offline track analysis and exportable statistics
- Connects unlimited iOS and Android metering displays
- Includes AU, VST3, AAX and standalone formats
- Complies with listed broadcast standards
What to know first
- Paid license starts at $149
- No free plan
- Requires iLok authorization and account
- Some video integrations are coming soon
SpectraView Meter: what it does well
- Combines level, dynamic-range, loudness, spectrum, and waveform views.
- Uses EBU R128 and ITU-R BS.1770-4 loudness standards.
- Spectrum view offers octave-band and linear displays with adjustable controls.
- Runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs as a Universal binary.
- Free plan is available.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later.
- Does not include AAX, the format used by Pro Tools.
- Does not provide offline file analysis.
Alternatives to Decibel Alternatives to SpectraView Meter The whole list