BIAS X vs TH-U

BIAS X9.0Visit TUTH-U8.9Visit

Higher score BIAS X #4 in Guitar Amp Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Positive Grid

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TU TH-U #5 in Guitar Amp Software 8.9/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Overloud

• BIAS X fits best

  AI-assisted tone creation and deep routing

• TH-U fits best

  Captured-rig playback and advanced tone shaping

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Side by side

Feature	BIAS X 9.0/10 Visit ↗	TUTH-U 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Guitar Amp Software	#5 in Guitar Amp Software
Best for	AI-assisted tone creation and deep routing	Captured-rig playback and advanced tone shaping
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	€89 one-time
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features BIAS X 2/2 · TH-U 2/2
Standalone app	✓	✓
IR loader	✓	✓
Specs
Amp models	33 models (best)	16 models
Cabinet models	25 models (best)	15 models
Effects count	63 effects (best)	16 effects
Plugin formats	AU, VST3, AAX	AudioUnit, VST, AAX64
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows	macOS, Windows
Our review
Pros	33 amps, 25 cabinets, and 63 effects Dual-amp, stereo, and parallel signal-chain routing Text-to-Tone and Music-to-Tone AI tools	Captured-rig playback with Rig Player and extensive preset libraries Flexible parallel routing, IR tools and Amp Tweak controls Standalone, DAW plug-in and MIDI support across desktop platforms
Cons	No free plan is available The one-time price is $149 Desktop support is limited to macOS and Windows	THU Premium requires a €299 one-time purchase THU Metal has a narrower model and effect collection The iOS version is separate from the macOS and Windows application
Our verdict	BIAS X is Positive Grid’s desktop guitar multi-effects software and plugin for creating, matching, and shaping guitar tones. It suits guitarists, producers, and recording users who want amp, cabinet, effect, and routing options in one… Read the review →	TH-U combines amplifier and cabinet modeling, captured-rig playback, effects, impulse-response processing, MIDI control and live performance tools. It is designed for guitarists, bassists, producers and performers who want both ready-made… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BIAS X — where it wins

  • 33 amps, 25 cabinets, and 63 effects
  • Dual-amp, stereo, and parallel signal-chain routing
  • Text-to-Tone and Music-to-Tone AI tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The one-time price is $149
  • Desktop support is limited to macOS and Windows

• TH-U — where it wins

  • Captured-rig playback with Rig Player and extensive preset libraries
  • Flexible parallel routing, IR tools and Amp Tweak controls
  • Standalone, DAW plug-in and MIDI support across desktop platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • THU Premium requires a €299 one-time purchase
  • THU Metal has a narrower model and effect collection
  • The iOS version is separate from the macOS and Windows application

• BIAS X9.0/10 · Paid

  A broad guitar rig for AI-assisted tone creation, routing, and DAW workflows.

  Visit Positive GridFull verdict →
• TUTH-U8.9/10 · 15-day trial

  A deep guitar and bass rig platform for players who want detailed control.

  Visit OverloudFull verdict →