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Head-to-head · Audio Mastering Software

FabFilter Pro-L 2 vs Voxengo Elephant

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score FabFilter Pro-L 2 #5 in Audio Mastering Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit FabFilter
Voxengo Elephant #6 in Audio Mastering Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Voxengo

FabFilter Pro-L 2 leads on 0 checks, Voxengo Elephant on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFabFilter Pro-L 2 · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly FabFilter Pro-L 2
  • Most featuresVoxengo Elephant · 1 of 3

FabFilter Pro-L 2 scores higher on our rubric for audio mastering software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

FabFilter Pro-L 2 is the better fit for precise limiter and immersive mastering. Voxengo Elephant is the better fit for transparent stereo and multichannel limiting.

  • FabFilter Pro-L 2 fits best

    Precise limiter and immersive mastering

  • Voxengo Elephant fits best

    Transparent stereo and multichannel limiting

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Side by side

Feature FabFilter Pro-L 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Voxengo Elephant 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #5 in Audio Mastering Software #6 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for Precise limiter and immersive mastering Transparent stereo and multichannel limiting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FabFilter Pro-L 2 0/3 · Voxengo Elephant 1/3
Stereo processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Album sequencing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Batch processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type Plugin Plugin
Loudness standards EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, TR-B32 EBU R128; K-system
Supported plug-in formats VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite AAX; AudioUnit; VST; VST3
Delivery formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering
  • Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets
  • Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6
  • 13 limiter modes with an editor for shaping processing
  • True-peak, RMS, and EBU R128 LUFS/LU metering
  • Stereo and multichannel processing with up to 8x oversampling
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region
  • Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup
  • Focused primarily on limiting rather than broad mastering tasks
  • Requires a compatible audio host and plug-in format
  • No free plan is listed
Our verdict

FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a professional true-peak limiter plug-in for mixing and mastering. It is aimed at mastering engineers, mixing engineers, music producers, and other audio professionals working with mono, stereo, surround, or immersive…

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Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for music and audio production on Windows and macOS. It is designed for mastering, mixing, stems, sub-mixes, drum buses, and surround-sound workflows. The plug-in supports stereo and…

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  1. FabFilter Pro-L 2Audio Mastering Software 8.730-day trial
  2. Voxengo ElephantAudio Mastering Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FabFilter Pro-L 2 — where it wins

    • Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering
    • Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets
    • Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region
    • Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup

  • Voxengo Elephant — where it wins

    • 13 limiter modes with an editor for shaping processing
    • True-peak, RMS, and EBU R128 LUFS/LU metering
    • Stereo and multichannel processing with up to 8x oversampling

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused primarily on limiting rather than broad mastering tasks
    • Requires a compatible audio host and plug-in format
    • No free plan is listed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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