Best Audio Mastering Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IK Multimedia ReSing is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Matchering and Tunr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Matchering. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Waves Curves AQ at $20.83/mo.
Audio mastering software helps shape finished recordings and prepare them for delivery. The ranking begins with DSP-Quattro and StudioZIO Mastering Suite, followed by WaveLab and FabFilter Pro-L 2; HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master, Acoustica, TDR Limiter 6 GE, and Softube Flow Mastering Suite also appear among the first entries. Compare album sequencing, batch processing, delivery formats, loudness standards, stereo processing, and supported plug-in formats. Workflow type, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing offer further points to weigh. Consider how your mastering process handles tracks and formats when comparing the options.
31 audio mastering software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 IK Multimedia ReSing Top pick · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#2 Matchering Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#3 Tunr Also great · 6.9 Free plan · Free
- Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workflow type
- both
- Loudness standards
- LUFS; leading professional reference standards
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About TunrVisit site - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- EBU R128; K-system
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workflow type
- both
- Loudness standards
- LUFS integrated, short-term and momentary loudness; true peak in dBTP
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- EBU R128; EBU-9; EBU-18; ISO 532-1 (Zwicker)
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workflow type
- standalone
- Loudness standards
- LUFS; True Peak
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$49/mofirst paid tier About DSP-QuattroVisit site - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- -10, -9, -8, -7, -6 and -5 LUFS short-term targets
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial iOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- standalone
- Loudness standards
- ITU-R BS.1770-2; EBU R128; -23 LUFS
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$20.83/mofirst paid tier About Waves Curves AQVisit site - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- -23 LUFS
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$149/mofirst paid tier About AcousticaVisit site - Free trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- standalone
- Loudness standards
- EBU R128
- Album sequencing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$99/mofirst paid tier About iZotope RXVisit site - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- BS.1770-style K-weighted loudness; gated integration; true-peak analysis
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, TR-B32
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 14.99 /mo
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- Dynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releases
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- Low, Medium, High loudness settings
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- ITU-R BS.1770; EBU R128
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- standalone
- Loudness standards
- LUFS
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- ITU-R BS.1770; EBU R128
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- plugin
- Loudness standards
- LUFS metering; industry-standard perceived-loudness guidance
- Stereo processing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- standalone
- Stereo processing
- Yes
- Album sequencing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Workflow type
- both
- Loudness standards
- ITU-R BS.1770-1, ITU-R BS.1770-2, ITU-R BS.1770-3, EBU R128, ATSC A/85, Sony ASWG, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Check, Hulu, Netflix, TIDAL, AES Streaming Recommendation, US Public Radio (PRSS), Pandora
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which audio mastering software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
IK Multimedia ReSing is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.1. Matchering is second and Tunr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Waves Curves AQ has the lowest first paid tier we found: $20.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.