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Matchering vs Tunr
Both stand on audio mastering software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Matchering offers reference-based audio matching in several software forms, with no published paid plans. Note the Python runtime requirements, separate FFmpeg requirement for MP3, and the warning against exposing the web app publicly without changes.
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Free plan MacWindows
Tunr offers local mastering, reference matching, and batch processing in a standalone desktop app. Note the three-master limit without a licence key and check that your operating system meets its requirements.
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| Matchering | Tunr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | tunr.studio |
| On audio mastering software | #1 of 33 | #3 of 33 |
Matchering: what it does well
- Matches RMS, frequency response, peak, and stereo width.
- Available as a web app, library, and ComfyUI node.
- Includes a Python command-line application.
- Free under the GPLv3 license.
What to know first
- MP3 loading requires a separate FFmpeg installation.
- Python library needs 4 GB of RAM.
- Python library requires Python 3.8.0 or higher.
- Web app is not suited to public hosting as-is.
Tunr: what it does well
- Mastering runs locally without an internet connection.
- Reference mode accepts WAV, FLAC, and MP3.
- Batch mode processes queued tracks sequentially.
- Free licence key permits unlimited masters on two machines.
What to know first
- Unlicensed use is limited to three masters per machine.
- It is not a DAW plugin.
- Supports only macOS and Windows.
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