AudioShake vs Pymss

AudioShake9.1Visit Pymss8.9Visit

Higher score AudioShake #4 in Stem Separation Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AudioShake

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Pymss #6 in Stem Separation Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Pymss

• AudioShake fits best

  Production teams needing API and real-time separation

• Pymss fits best

  Open-source users wanting a full separation workspace

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Side by side

Feature	AudioShake 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Pymss 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Stem Separation Software	#6 in Stem Separation Software
Best for	Production teams needing API and real-time separation	Open-source users wanting a full separation workspace
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	8 integrations	2 integrations
Features AudioShake 2/3 · Pymss 3/3
Batch processing	✓	✓
Desktop app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Stem types	vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, other, piano, guitar, winds, strings	vocals, drums, bass, 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, FLAC, MP3, M4A, AAC, Opus, Vorbis, OGG
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	Manage models, preview and edit stems, and export from a desktop workspace. Batch-process files or folders and chain models with workflow pipelines. Use web, command-line, API, DAW-plugin, ComfyUI, and mobile-related components.
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	Documented core stem types are vocals, drums, bass, and other. Its components span multiple open-source repositories rather than one hosted service. Local workflows may not suit buyers seeking a hosted subscription service.
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… Read the review →	Pymss is an open-source music source separation toolchain for producers, researchers, and others who need to split recordings into stems. It combines desktop, browser, command-line, DAW-plugin, ComfyUI, and mobile-related components, with… Read the review →

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

• Pymss — where it wins

  • Manage models, preview and edit stems, and export from a desktop workspace.
  • Batch-process files or folders and chain models with workflow pipelines.
  • Use web, command-line, API, DAW-plugin, ComfyUI, and mobile-related components.

  Where it doesn't

  • Documented core stem types are vocals, drums, bass, and other.
  • Its components span multiple open-source repositories rather than one hosted service.
  • Local workflows may not suit buyers seeking a hosted subscription service.

• AudioShake9.1/10 · Paid

  Separates music and dialogue for production workflows, with API and on-device options.

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• Pymss8.9/10 · Free plan

  A local separation workspace with batch tools, model management, and four core stems.

  Visit PymssFull verdict →