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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

AudioShake vs Audiola

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AudioShake #4 in Stem Separation Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AudioShake
Audiola #5 in Stem Separation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Audiola

AudioShake leads on 0 checks, Audiola on 1, and 3 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 scoreAudioShake · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Audiola
  • Most featuresAudioShake · 2 of 3

AudioShake scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Audiola offers free plan; AudioShake doesn't.

AudioShake is the better fit for production teams needing API and real-time separation. Audiola is the better fit for free local separation with editing and mastering tools.

  • AudioShake fits best

    Production teams needing API and real-time separation

  • Audiola fits best

    Free local separation with editing and mastering tools

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Side by side

Feature AudioShake 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Audiola 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #4 in Stem Separation Software #5 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Production teams needing API and real-time separation Free local separation with editing and mastering tools
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 8 integrations 1 integrations
Features AudioShake 2/3 · Audiola 1/3
Batch processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Desktop app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Stem types vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, other, piano, guitar, winds, strings vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other
Max upload size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max track length Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats WAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, PCM WAV, MP3, AAC-M4A
Our review
Pros
  • Separates vocals, instruments, dialogue, music, effects, and speakers
  • Offers API access plus real-time, on-device separation through an SDK
  • Supports streaming and batch processing for production workflows
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly plans cap stem counts at 4, 10, or 20
  • Plan highlights specify 44.1 kHz and 128 kbps output
  • 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
Our verdict

AudioShake separates mixed recordings into music stems such as vocals, instrumentals, drums, bass, piano, guitar, winds, and strings. It also handles dialogue, music, and effects, and can separate multiple speakers with diarization and…

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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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  1. AudioShakeStem Separation Software 9.1Paid
  2. AudiolaStem Separation Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AudioShake — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, instruments, dialogue, music, effects, and speakers
    • Offers API access plus real-time, on-device separation through an SDK
    • Supports streaming and batch processing for production workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Monthly plans cap stem counts at 4, 10, or 20
    • Plan highlights specify 44.1 kHz and 128 kbps output

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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