Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software
Audiola vs Ultimate Vocal Remover
Audiola leads on 0 checks, Ultimate Vocal Remover on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 featuresUltimate Vocal Remover · 2 of 3
Audiola scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Audiola is the better fit for free local separation with editing and mastering tools. Ultimate Vocal Remover is the better fit for free desktop users comparing separation models.
- Audiola fits best
Free local separation with editing and mastering tools
- Ultimate Vocal Remover fits best
Free desktop users comparing separation models
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Side by side
| Feature | Audiola 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Ultimate Vocal Remover 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Stem Separation Software | #7 in Stem Separation Software |
| Best for | Free local separation with editing and mastering tools | Free desktop users comparing separation models |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features Audiola 1/3 · Ultimate Vocal Remover 2/3 | ||
| Batch processing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Stem types | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other | Vocals, Instrumental, Other, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Wind Inst |
| Max upload size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Max track length | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | WAV, MP3, AAC-M4A | WAV, FLAC, MP3 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Ultimate Vocal Remover (UVR) is a free, open-source desktop application for separating vocals and other musical stems from audio files. It is aimed at people who want to process tracks locally and compare different neural-network… Read the review → |
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
Ultimate Vocal Remover — where it wins
- Supports MDX-Net and Demucs v1 through v4 models.
- Offers two-, four-, and six-stem modes with batch processing.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; imports and exports FFmpeg formats.
Where it doesn't
- It is a local desktop app, not a hosted web workflow.
- There is no public API documentation.
- Model selection and ensemble options may not suit users seeking a simple workflow.
- Audiola9.0/10 · Free plan
Separate songs locally, then edit, process, and export the resulting tracks.
Visit AudiolaFull verdict → - Ultimate Vocal Remover8.8/10 · Free plan
A free desktop stem separator with several model families and batch processing.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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