MediaInfo
8.4#1 in audio analysis softwareFrom $2.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SpectraView Meter
6.8#6 in audio analysis softwareFree planFree planiOSmacOS
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| Fact | MediaInfo | SpectraView Meter |
|---|---|---|
| API and SDK | Developers can embed MediaInfoLib through static or dynamic interfaces, with SDK guidance for supported languages, initialization, file opening and field retrieval. | The reviewed maker pages document AU and VST3 plug-in hosting but do not publish a public API, SDK or developer integration interface. |
| Headquarters | Pignan, France | Greven, Germany |
| Licence | MediaInfo is open source under a BSD-style two-clause licence permitting redistribution and modification with required notices and warranty disclaimers. | The user guide says installers require agreeing to a licence, but no licence name or open-source licence is published on the reviewed pages. |
| Privacy | MediaArea says it collects minimal personal data, does not use it to track users, and does not sell it to other companies. | The maker’s privacy policy says SpectraView does not transmit data to external servers and has no cloud processing, analytics, tracking identifiers, or advertising. |
| Purpose | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. | SpectraView Meter is a real-time metering plug-in for a DAW that analyzes audio without changing its sound. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.3 out of 5 from 77 ratings. | No rating shown; Apple says SpectraView Studio has insufficient ratings or reviews to display an overview. |
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
SpectraView Meter plans
- FreeFree
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 SpectraView Meter if…
SpectraView Meter suits music producers, mixing and mastering engineers, podcasters, and broadcasters using supported macOS DAWs. It is designed for real-time metering rather than offline file analysis.