FabFilter Total Bundle vs iZotope RX

FabFilter Total Bundle8.8Visit iZotope RX8.6Visit

Higher score FabFilter Total Bundle #4 in Audio Plugins 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit FabFilter

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iZotope RX #6 in Audio Plugins 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit iZotope RX

• FabFilter Total Bundle fits best

  Mixers seeking a polished, all-round perpetual bundle

• iZotope RX fits best

  Editors and producers needing audio repair tools

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Side by side

Feature	FabFilter Total Bundle 8.8/10 Visit ↗	iZotope RX 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Audio Plugins	#6 in Audio Plugins
Best for	Mixers seeking a polished, all-round perpetual bundle	Editors and producers needing audio repair tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Integrations	5 integrations	12 integrations
Features FabFilter Total Bundle 3/3 · iZotope RX 0/3
External sidechain	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Oversampling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Surround support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Plugin formats	VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite	AU, AAX, AAX Audiosuite, VST3, AU ARA, VST3 ARA
Effect types	EQ, reverb, compression, multiband dynamics, limiting, de-essing, gate/expander, distortion/saturation, delay, filtering, synthesizer	Noise reduction, de-clicking, de-clipping, de-hum, de-reverb, de-ess, de-plosive, de-rustle, dialogue isolation, spectral repair, EQ, loudness control, music rebalance, breath control, ambience matching
License model	Perpetual	Perpetual
Product scope	Bundle	Suite
Our review
Pros	Covers EQ, dynamics, limiting, reverb, delay, saturation, filtering and synthesis Includes sidechain input, oversampling and surround support Supports VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native and AudioSuite	Specialized tools handle noise, clicks, clipping, dialogue and spectral repair Standalone spectral editor works alongside plugins for DAWs and video editors Three one-time purchase tiers scale from six plugins to 50+ tools
Cons	There is no free plan; continued use requires a paid license Available only for macOS and Windows The bundle may be broader than needed for buyers seeking a single plug-in	Advanced tools require the $1,399 RX 12 Advanced edition The $99 Elements tier has six repair plugins rather than the full suite Windows and macOS are the listed platforms
Our verdict	FabFilter Total Bundle brings 14 plug-ins together for music production, mixing, mastering, recording and sound design. It suits mixers and producers who want tools spanning several stages of audio work rather than a single-purpose effect.… Read the review →	iZotope RX is a suite of audio repair and restoration tools for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters and audio post-production teams. Its standalone spectral editor and plugins address noise, clicks,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FabFilter Total Bundle — where it wins

  • Covers EQ, dynamics, limiting, reverb, delay, saturation, filtering and synthesis
  • Includes sidechain input, oversampling and surround support
  • Supports VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native and AudioSuite

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; continued use requires a paid license
  • Available only for macOS and Windows
  • The bundle may be broader than needed for buyers seeking a single plug-in

• iZotope RX — where it wins

  • Specialized tools handle noise, clicks, clipping, dialogue and spectral repair
  • Standalone spectral editor works alongside plugins for DAWs and video editors
  • Three one-time purchase tiers scale from six plugins to 50+ tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced tools require the $1,399 RX 12 Advanced edition
  • The $99 Elements tier has six repair plugins rather than the full suite
  • Windows and macOS are the listed platforms

• FabFilter Total Bundle8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad perpetual plug-in bundle for mixers who want tools across the signal chain.

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• iZotope RX8.6/10 · Paid

  A broad audio-restoration suite with tiers for basic cleanup through advanced dialogue repair.

  Visit iZotope RXFull verdict →