AudioAuditor
AudioAuditor is a free, open-source toolkit for audio analysis and playback on Windows and Linux.
What AudioAuditor is
AudioAuditor is a free, open-source toolkit for audio analysis and playback on Windows and Linux. It checks for fake lossless audio, AI-generated audio, MQA, fake stereo, clipping, and other audio characteristics, with support for 35 audio formats across lossless, lossy, and specialty categories. Analysis tools include spectrum, spectrogram, waveform, loudness, dynamics, and phase or channel-difference views. Users can compare waveforms or spectrograms in stacked, overlay, and wipe modes. The built-in player includes native 96/192 kHz playback, a 10-band parametric EQ, spatial audio, and synced lyrics with karaoke highlighting. It also lists Discord Rich Presence, scrobbling with Last.fm, Libre.fm, ListenBrainz, and Maloja, plus music-service slots for Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Qobuz. Analysis runs locally without telemetry or analytics, and optional network features can be disabled with Offline Mode. Opt-in SH Labs AI detection uploads the full audio file and is off by default. AI music detection is in beta and should be treated as a lead, not a final decision.
Good
- Checks for clipping, MQA, and fake stereo
- Supports 35 audio formats
- Provides waveform and spectrogram comparison modes
- Analysis runs locally without telemetry or analytics
- No paid tiers, ads, or accounts
Watch out
- AI-generated music detection is in beta
- Opt-in SH Labs detection uploads the complete audio file
- Windows app is not code-signed
Who it suits
AudioAuditor suits audiophiles, producers, and collectors who want to inspect audio files and use a built-in player. It is available for Windows and Linux.
Verdict
AudioAuditor offers a broad set of local analysis views and playback tools at no charge. Keep the beta status of AI detection and the optional cloud upload in mind when choosing how to use it.
Plans and prices
From AudioAuditor's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No paid tiers or locked features · optional Ko-fi support unlocks nothing |
The facts
Each one read from AudioAuditor's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis tools
- Users can view spectrograms and compare waveforms or spectrograms in stacked, overlay, and wipe modes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes the toolkit as suited to audiophiles, producers, and collectors.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audio checks
- It checks for fake lossless audio, AI-generated audio, MQA, fake stereo, clipping, and other audio characteristics.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud AI exception
- Opt-in SH Labs AI detection uploads the complete audio file through a Cloudflare proxy to the SH Labs API; it is off by default.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The site lists support for 35 audio formats across lossless, lossy, and specialty categories.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site lists Discord Rich Presence, scrobbling with Last.fm, Libre.fm, ListenBrainz, and Maloja, plus music-service slots including Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Qobuz.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The maker says AI-generated music detection is in beta and should be treated as a lead rather than a final decision.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Player
- The built-in player includes native 96/192 kHz playback, a 10-band parametric EQ, spatial audio, and synced lyrics with karaoke highlighting.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Analysis runs locally, with no telemetry or analytics; optional network features can be disabled through Offline Mode.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AudioAuditor is an open-source toolkit for audio analysis and playback, including lossless-quality checks, AI-generated audio detection, and a built-in hi-res player.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says the Windows app is not code-signed, so Microsoft Defender SmartScreen may show a warning.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the maker by email, submit feedback through the site, or open a GitHub issue.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- License and trial
- The product is Apache-2.0 licensed, with no paid tiers, ads, accounts, or trials; optional Ko-fi support does not unlock features.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The desktop app supports Windows 10 or later on x64; the CLI supports Windows x64, Linux x64, and Linux ARM64, while macOS is not yet supported.checked 9 Oct 2026
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