Auralith Forge

Overview

The engine measures loudness, tonal balance, dynamics and stereo width before applying EQ, compression, saturation and true-peak-safe limiting. That makes the service a practical fit for musicians seeking automated mastering rather than a manual mixing environment. Reference-track matching and loudness targets are supported, while imported JSON chains run as written but remain subject to the service’s peak, limiter and quality checks.

Key features

Instant level-matched A/B comparisons make it easier to judge processing without a loudness difference skewing the choice. Artist profiles and codec previews add useful reference points for shaping and checking a release. Free account holders also get unlimited chord, key, BPM, chord progression and LUFS analysis.

Optional stem separation splits vocals and accompaniment for separate rebalancing. The Professional engine, available with Studio and All-Access, adds separate sub and punch bands plus a transient-aware clipper. Accepted uploads include WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, WMA, MP4 and WebM, up to 200 MB; exports are WAV or MP3.

Privacy terms say uploaded audio is not used to train models, passwords are handled through Firebase Authentication, and connections use HTTPS. Uploaded audio, mastered output and codec previews are permanently deleted from servers 48 hours after creation. Privacy and data questions go to the service by email.

Pricing

The free plan provides three full-length masters as a one-time allowance and unlimited 30-second mastering previews. It is a useful way to assess the workflow, but not a recurring free quota. Single Master costs 2.99 EUR per once for one extra master, with no subscription.

Indie costs 4.99 EUR per month, or €49.90/yr billed yearly (€4.16/mo), for 15 masters per month on the Standard engine, with codec preview and instant A/B. It fits modest recurring output, but excludes the Professional engine. Studio costs 9.99 EUR per month, or €99.90/yr billed yearly (€8.33/mo), and raises capacity to 50 masters per month while adding both Standard and Professional engines.

All-Access costs 19.99 EUR per month, or €199.90/yr billed yearly (€16.66/mo), for 250 masters per month, everything in Studio, 20 stem separations per month and shareable download links. It is aimed at users who need higher volume and the full toolkit. Stem Separation is also sold separately for 4.99 EUR per once, covering one stem-separated master with vocals and accompaniment rebalanced separately. Annual billing is cheaper per month, while the monthly plans avoid an annual commitment.

Platforms

Auralith Forge runs on the web, so it does not provide a native desktop or mobile platform in this offering.

Who it's for

Choose Free or Single Master for an occasional release, Indie for a steady but modest schedule, and Studio when the Professional engine or up to 50 monthly masters matters. All-Access is the fit for much higher throughput or regular stem work. The upload ceiling and online-only setup make it less suitable for oversized files or anyone needing a native app.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Unlimited free analysis tools let musicians check key, tempo and loudness without spending a master allowance.
• Level-matched A/B, codec previews and reference matching support more informed mastering decisions.
• Studio and All-Access include the Professional engine, and All-Access bundles 20 stem separations monthly.
• 48-hour deletion and a stated no-training policy address two important concerns when uploading unreleased audio.

Cons

• The free allowance is only three full-length masters once, not a monthly allotment.
• Indie uses the Standard engine; access to the Professional engine starts with Studio.
• All-Access is the only plan with included monthly stem separations, limiting regular stem work on lower tiers.
• The 200 MB cap and web-only platform constrain large-file and offline workflows.

Alternatives

MasterForge is another web option with a free plan for readers comparing freemium mastering services. Tunr is worth considering for a free desktop workflow on macOS or Windows. SoundBoost.ai suits readers looking for Android, iOS or web access, though its free plan allows revisions but not finalizing or downloads.

Matchering is the alternative for those who want free, open-source software with self-hosting options. TrackGleam offers unlimited free mastering on Android, iOS and web, with WAV and MP3 output and no sign-up. AI Mastering is a free option spanning web, desktop, mobile, API and self-hosted platforms. Cryo Mix is another web-based paid service with a free trial. WhitePrint AudioEngine is a web-based freemium alternative. Browse AI Music Mastering Software for more options.

Verdict

Auralith Forge is a strong choice for musicians who want automated mastering with comparison tools, useful free analysis and a clear upgrade path to professional processing and higher monthly capacity. Choose it when its web workflow, upload limit and plan quota fit your releases; look elsewhere if you need a native app, a recurring free full-master allowance or more than 200 MB per upload.