MediaInfo
8.4#1 in audio analysis softwareFrom $2.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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MiniMeters
7.3#3 in audio analysis software$20 one-timeFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | MediaInfo | MiniMeters |
|---|---|---|
| Company profile | LinkedIn lists MediaArea as self-owned, headquartered in Curienne, France, founded in 2007 and employing 2–10 people. | The maker describes himself as a Chicago-based independent software developer and electronic musician. |
| Headquarters | Pignan, France | Joseph Lyncheski's GitHub profile lists Chicago, Illinois. |
| Licence | MediaInfo is open source under a BSD-style two-clause licence permitting redistribution and modification with required notices and warranty disclaimers. | The EULA gives purchasers installation rights on personally owned computers, restricts redistribution and states that MiniMeters owns its software and intellectual property. |
| Maker | MediaArea describes itself as an open-source software company focused on digital media analysis. | The product is made by Direct, identified on the developer's site as Joseph Lyncheski. |
| Privacy | MediaArea says it collects minimal personal data, does not use it to track users, and does not sell it to other companies. | The terms say purchase information is not shared with advertisers, purchase emails are not used for marketing and launch-time version checks log connecting IP addresses to prevent abuse. |
| Purpose | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. | MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
MediaInfo plans
- Free MediaInfoFree
- MediaInfoFree
- macOS app$0.99, paid once
- More features (yearly)$2.99 a year
- More features (lifetime)$7.99, paid once
- Professional servicesPriced on request
MiniMeters plans
- DemoFree
- MiniMeters$20, paid once
Pick MediaInfo if…
It suits people who need technical details about media files, including users who prefer a graphical interface, command line, or library. Developers can also use the SDK and source build instructions.
Pick MiniMeters if…
MiniMeters suits people who want to inspect stereo audio with several meter views on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It may also suit users who want to record audio or capture a recent segment for review.