17.3
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOS
Best Audio Restoration Software in 2026
Avidemux leads this chart of 24 (7.3/10, free plan). @audio/denoise is next (7.1/10, free plan), and VinylRest is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.1/10). Audio restoration software reduces noise and repairs damaged recordings; choose by the repairs you need and the platforms you can use. Check Android availability before choosing, especially if you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Compare free-plan and trial terms, then look at noise reduction, click and crackle removal, hum removal, declip and spectral repair, batch processing, and workflow…
27.1
@audio/denoise is a free browser-based tool for cleaning recordings and listening to or saving the processed audio.
Free planOpen sourceWeb
37.1
VinylRest makes tools for real-time vinyl listening restoration, offline restoration of digitized records, and synchronized audio comparison.
Free planWebAPILinux
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PD Cleaner
PD Cleaner is free Windows software for reducing clicks, crackle, hiss, and hum in old recordings, particularly public-domain material made before 1926.
Free planOpen sourceWindows7.0Free plan - 5
LANDR ReHance
LANDR ReHance uses AI to analyze audio and remove unwanted sounds and artifacts, including background noise, clicks, pops, plosives, bleed, and reverb.
WebmacOSWindows6.5From $11.99 a month - 6
Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6
Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6 is a collection of five plug-ins for cleaning tape, vinyl, digital, and acoustic recordings.
macOSWindows6.5$99 one-time - 7
SpectraLayers Pro
SpectraLayers Pro is a spectral audio editor that represents sounds as visual objects for editing, repair, restoration, and sound design.
macOSWindows6.4$359.99 one-time - 8
Vinyl Restoration Suite
Vinyl Restoration Suite is a free, open-source audio restoration plugin and standalone application for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 9
Algorithmix Sound Rescue
Algorithmix Sound Rescue is standalone audio restoration software for cleaning recordings on a PC while reducing clicks and noise and preserving the source sound.
macOSWindows6.2$79.90 one-time - 10
Neiro
Neiro is a free local audio worksuite for separating sound sources, restoring recordings, transcribing audio, and editing waveforms.
WebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.2 - 11
Supertone Clear
Supertone Clear is an audio plug-in that reduces noise and reverb and can remove dialogue from background ambience.
macOSWindows6.2$69 one-time - 12
6.1From $9.99 a month - 13
Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09
Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09 is Windows software for cleaning recordings such as old records, tapes, conversations, speeches, and concerts.
Windows6.1$59 one-time - 14
iZotope RX
iZotope RX is a paid audio-restoration suite for macOS and Windows, available as a DAW plug-in and in standalone editor offerings.
macOSWindows6.1From $99 a month - 15
CEDAR Cambridge
CEDAR Cambridge is a 64-bit platform for speech enhancement and audio restoration on Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows5.9 - 16
Wave Corrector
Wave Corrector is a standalone program for moving music from analogue recordings into digital audio formats.
Free planLinuxWindows5.9Free plan - 17
Cathar
Cathar is a free audio restoration toolkit for Linux and macOS that cleans, enhances, and levels recordings.
LinuxmacOS5.8 - 18
Waves Restoration
Waves Restoration is a five-plugin bundle for cleaning damaged audio recordings and preparing sound for post-production, podcasts, and remixes.
macOSWindows5.8$99 one-time - 19
5.6€99 one-time - 20
Algorithmix Sound Laundry
Algorithmix Sound Laundry is a Windows software suite for cleaning and mastering noisy or scratchy recordings, including material from records and cassettes.
Windows5.5 - 21
Antinode Clear (formerly Supertone Clear)
Paid Windows and Mac app that processes audio live to separate speech and reduce room echo.
macOSWindows5.4$49 one-time - 22
Acon Digital Restoration Suite
macOSWindows4.8 - 23
Algorithmix reNOVAtor
macOSWindows4.7 - 24
CEDAR Studio Restore
macOSWindows4.6
Choosing well
Can I use audio restoration software on Android?
Check the software's platform details before installing or subscribing.
If you want to work on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, confirm Android support directly rather than assuming a desktop or web listing includes an Android app.
Which audio problems does it need to fix?
Compare the repair features against your recording. The listed comparison points include noise reduction, click and crackle removal, hum removal, declip repair and spectral repair.
A tool's category alone does not tell you which repairs it offers, so check the specific feature details for the software you are considering.
Can I try audio restoration software for free?
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a time-limited free trial; these are different ways to evaluate software. Pricing notes may also state a starting price.
For example, VinylRest has a free plan, while CEDAR Cambridge lists a 14-day trial and a starting price in pounds. Verify the current terms before you commit.
Does it fit my recording workflow?
Check batch processing and workflow format if you handle multiple recordings or need a particular way to work. These are among the comparison points for this category.
Also confirm the platform you need. A Windows listing does not by itself establish support for macOS, Linux, web use or Android.
Should I choose open-source audio restoration software?
If you need open-source software, check the license and project details before adopting it. The list includes open-source status as a comparison point.
For example, Vinyl Restoration Suite is labeled open source. That label does not tell you whether it supports your platform or has the repair features you need, so check those separately.
Questions people ask
Is there an audio restoration app for Android?
Check the tool's platform details for Android support. The platform categories listed here are Windows, macOS, Linux, web, self-hosted and API.
What features should I look for in audio restoration software?
Compare noise reduction, click and crackle removal, hum removal, declip repair, spectral repair, batch processing and workflow format.
Can I try audio restoration software without paying?
Some tools have a free plan or a free trial. Check the current pricing details to see which applies and whether a trial has a time limit.
Does audio restoration software work on Linux?
Linux is one of the listed platform categories. Confirm Linux support on the specific tool's platform details before choosing it.
Is open-source audio restoration software available?
Open-source status is included in the comparisons. Vinyl Restoration Suite is labeled open source; check its project details and license.