Cathar
5.8#17 in audio restoration softwareLinuxmacOS
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PD Cleaner
7.0#4 in audio restoration softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | Cathar | PD Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| License | Cathar is licensed under either the Apache License 2.0 or the MIT License. | PD Cleaner is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Purpose | Cathar is an audio restoration toolkit for cleaning, enhancing and leveling recordings. | PD Cleaner removes clicks, crackle, hiss, and hum from old recordings, especially public-domain recordings made before 1926. |
Cathar plans
No prices published.
PD Cleaner plans
- FreeFree
Pick Cathar if…
Cathar suits audio workflows on Linux or macOS that need restoration tools and command-line or in-process pipeline integration. It may also interest Rust developers who want inspectable DSP stages.
Pick PD Cleaner if…
PD Cleaner suits collectors and others restoring historical recordings, including people working with old 78s. It is for Windows users who can work with an unsigned build warning.