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Sonura vs StemSplit
Both stand on ai stem splitters. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWebWindows
Choose Sonura if you need browser-based stem separation alongside music creation tools and a DAW plugin. The free plan’s creations are public domain, so users needing commercial rights should consider a paid plan. Stem splitting for commercial use still requires ownership of, or permission to use, the recording.
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Free plan APIExtensionWeb
StemSplit offers several ways to submit songs and export separated audio, with API access included in its one-time credit packages. Check the upload size limit and retention periods if those affect your workflow.
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| Sonura | StemSplit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $10 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sonurastudio.com | stemsplit.io |
| On ai stem splitters | #11 of 26 | #15 of 26 |
Sonura: what it does well
- Separates tracks into two or six stem types.
- Accepts WAV and MP3 uploads and returns either format.
- Sonura Flow supports VST3 and AU DAW workflows.
- Commercial use rights are included in paid plans.
- Sonura says models use licensed music, not scraped catalogs.
What to know first
- Free-plan creations are public domain (CC0).
- Sonura Flow requires an internet connection while creating sounds.
- The Flow plugin requires macOS 12 or later or 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.
StemSplit: what it does well
- Four-stem and six-stem separation modes
- Accepts uploads up to 100 MB and audio URLs
- Batch processing and three export formats
- API with webhooks included in credit packages
- Credits never expire
What to know first
- Uploads are limited to 100 MB
- Original uploaded audio is deleted within 48 hours
- Processed uploads remain downloadable for 14 days
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