Matchering
7.5#1 in audio mastering softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMatchering vs TrackGleam
TrackGleam
8.0#2 in ai music mastering softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Matchering | TrackGleam |
|---|---|---|
| License | Matchering is distributed under the GNU GPL version 3.0 license. | TrackGleam’s engine, processing code, settings, targets and rules are copyrighted and treated as trade secrets; users may access them only through the website and apps. |
| Praise: free access | SaxTalk praises the software for enabling local mastering without paid proprietary services or expensive equipment. | KVR reports that the standard mastering workflow and downloadable WAV and MP3 masters remain free without an account or watermark. |
Matchering plans
- Open-source softwareFree
TrackGleam plans
- FreeFree
- Free GleamFree
- Single$1.99, paid once
- Creator Pack$5, paid once
- Producer$8.99 a month
- Producer monthly$8.99 a month
Pick Matchering if…
Matchering suits people who want to match a track’s sound to a reference using an open-source tool. It may fit users of the Python ecosystem or supported desktop and hosted integrations.
Pick TrackGleam if…
TrackGleam suits musicians who want browser-based mastering with several input formats and WAV or MP3 exports. Its Producer subscriptions are intended for users mastering music they create, own or are authorized to master.