AmpliTube 5 vs TONEX

AmpliTube 59.2Visit TONEX8.8Visit

Higher score AmpliTube 5 #2 in Guitar Amp Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit IK Multimedia

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TONEX #6 in Guitar Amp Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit IK Multimedia

• AmpliTube 5 fits best

  Mature all-in-one practice and recording

• TONEX fits best

  AI capture and ToneNET model browsing

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Side by side

Feature	AmpliTube 5 9.2/10 Visit ↗	TONEX 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Guitar Amp Software	#6 in Guitar Amp Software
Best for	Mature all-in-one practice and recording	AI capture and ToneNET model browsing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99.99 one-time	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AmpliTube 5 2/2 · TONEX 2/2
Standalone app	✓	✓
IR loader	✓	✓
Specs
Amp models	13 models	Not checked yet
Cabinet models	14 models	Not checked yet
Effects count	33 effects (best)	12 effects
Plugin formats	Audio Units, VST 3, AAX	Audio Units, VST 3, AAX
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows	macOS, Windows
Our review
Pros	Broad amp, cabinet, effects, room, microphone, and speaker modeling Integrated 8-track recorder, DAW, looper, tuner, and practice tools Standalone and plug-in operation with custom IR and TONEX support	AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing
Cons	Available only on Windows and macOS The broad feature set may exceed focused practice needs Choosing among gear libraries requires comparing several editions	Built-in effects are limited to 12 Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms
Our verdict	AmpliTube 5 is desktop guitar and bass amp-modeling software for musicians, producers, and recording engineers. It covers amps, cabinets, speakers, microphones, stomp effects, rack effects, and rooms, with standalone operation or DAW… Read the review →	TONEX is guitar and bass tone-modeling software for musicians who want to capture, edit, organize and share the sound of amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals. It runs as a standalone application for playing, practicing and recording, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AmpliTube 5 — where it wins

  • Broad amp, cabinet, effects, room, microphone, and speaker modeling
  • Integrated 8-track recorder, DAW, looper, tuner, and practice tools
  • Standalone and plug-in operation with custom IR and TONEX support

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Windows and macOS
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused practice needs
  • Choosing among gear libraries requires comparing several editions

• TONEX — where it wins

  • AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals
  • Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support
  • ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Built-in effects are limited to 12
  • Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries
  • Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms

• AmpliTube 59.2/10 · Free plan

  A mature all-in-one desktop suite with broad modeling, routing, recording, and practice tools.

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• TONEX8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible tone-capture tool with ToneNET browsing, DAW support and a free edition.

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