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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Audiola vs MVSEP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Audiola #5 in Stem Separation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Audiola
MVSEP #8 in Stem Separation Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit MVSEP

Audiola leads on 0 checks, MVSEP on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAudiola · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMVSEP · 2 of 3

Audiola scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Audiola is the better fit for free local separation with editing and mastering tools. MVSEP is the better fit for high-volume web and API separation with large limits.

  • Audiola fits best

    Free local separation with editing and mastering tools

  • MVSEP fits best

    High-volume web and API separation with large limits

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Side by side

Feature Audiola 9.0/10 Visit ↗ MVSEP 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #5 in Stem Separation Software #8 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Free local separation with editing and mastering tools High-volume web and API separation with large limits
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1 integrations 6 integrations
Features Audiola 1/3 · MVSEP 2/3
Batch processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Desktop app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Stem types vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, other, piano, guitar, lead vocals, back vocals, choir, synth, percussion, strings, wind, brass, woodwind, speech, music, effects
Max upload size Not checked yet 1000 MB
Max track length Not checked yet 100 min
Export formats WAV, MP3, AAC-M4A MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A
Our review
Pros
  • Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other parts locally
  • Includes a multitrack timeline with editing and track effects
  • Adds mastering, spatial audio, transcription, and WAV, MP3, and AAC-M4A export
  • Separates vocals, instruments, drums, bass, and other stems with multiple models
  • Premium supports files up to 100 minutes and 1000 MB, plus batch processing
  • API offers status polling, webhooks, and regional endpoints
Cons
  • Its listed integration coverage is limited to ElevenLabs
  • It is a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • It is distributed without an open-source license
  • Free tiers cap files at 10 minutes and 100 MB
  • Unregistered output is limited to MP3
  • Premium uses prepaid credits, which may not suit subscription-based budgeting
Our verdict

Audiola is a free desktop audio-production studio for Windows, macOS, and Linux, aimed at people who want to separate a song and continue working on its parts in one application. Its local AI workflow uses Demucs and other audio-separator…

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MVSEP separates uploaded music and voice recordings into stems such as vocals, instruments, drums, bass, piano, guitar, and choir. Its multiple separation models and options for web, iOS, Android, and API access make it a fit for…

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  1. AudiolaStem Separation Software 9.0Free plan
  2. MVSEPStem Separation Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Audiola — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other parts locally
    • Includes a multitrack timeline with editing and track effects
    • Adds mastering, spatial audio, transcription, and WAV, MP3, and AAC-M4A export

    Where it doesn't

    • Its listed integration coverage is limited to ElevenLabs
    • It is a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • It is distributed without an open-source license

  • MVSEP — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, instruments, drums, bass, and other stems with multiple models
    • Premium supports files up to 100 minutes and 1000 MB, plus batch processing
    • API offers status polling, webhooks, and regional endpoints

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tiers cap files at 10 minutes and 100 MB
    • Unregistered output is limited to MP3
    • Premium uses prepaid credits, which may not suit subscription-based budgeting

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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