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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Audiola vs Ultimate Vocal Remover

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Ultimate Vocal Remover #7 in Stem Separation Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

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 ↗
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
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
  • 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.
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
  • 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.
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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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…

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  1. AudiolaStem Separation Software 9.0Free plan
  2. Ultimate Vocal RemoverStem Separation Software 8.8Free 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
  • 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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