BIAS X vs TONEX

BIAS X9.0Visit TONEX8.8Visit

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

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TONEX #6 in Guitar Amp Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit IK Multimedia

• BIAS X fits best

  AI-assisted tone creation and deep routing

• TONEX fits best

  AI capture and ToneNET model browsing

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Side by side

Feature	BIAS X 9.0/10 Visit ↗	TONEX 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Guitar Amp Software	#6 in Guitar Amp Software
Best for	AI-assisted tone creation and deep routing	AI capture and ToneNET model browsing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$149 one-time	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BIAS X 2/2 · TONEX 2/2
Standalone app	✓	✓
IR loader	✓	✓
Specs
Amp models	33 models	Not checked yet
Cabinet models	25 models	Not checked yet
Effects count	63 effects (best)	12 effects
Plugin formats	AU, VST3, AAX	Audio Units, VST 3, AAX
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	AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing
Cons	No free plan is available The one-time price is $149 Desktop support is limited to macOS and Windows	Built-in effects are limited to 12 Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms
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 →	TONEX is guitar and bass tone-modeling software for musicians who want to capture, edit, organize and share the sound of amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals. It runs as a standalone application for playing, practicing and recording, or… 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

• TONEX — where it wins

  • AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals
  • Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support
  • ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Built-in effects are limited to 12
  • Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries
  • Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms

• BIAS X9.0/10 · Paid

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

  Visit Positive GridFull verdict →
• TONEX8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible tone-capture tool with ToneNET browsing, DAW support and a free edition.

  Visit IK MultimediaFull verdict →