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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Fadr vs Audiola

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Fadr #1 in Stem Separation Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Fadr
Audiola #5 in Stem Separation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Audiola

Fadr leads on 0 checks, Audiola on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFadr · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFadr · 2 of 3

Fadr scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Fadr is the better fit for creators needing broad separation and remix tools. Audiola is the better fit for free local separation with editing and mastering tools.

  • Fadr fits best

    Creators needing broad separation and remix tools

  • Audiola fits best

    Free local separation with editing and mastering tools

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Side by side

Feature Fadr 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Audiola 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Stem Separation Software #5 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Creators needing broad separation and remix tools Free local separation with editing and mastering tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Features Fadr 2/3 · Audiola 1/3
Batch processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Desktop app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Stem types Vocals, lead vocals, background vocals, bass, instrumental, drums, kick, snare, other drums, melodies, piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, strings, wind, other melodies vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other
Max upload size 200 MB Not checked yet
Max track length 60 min Not checked yet
Export formats MP3, WAV WAV, MP3, AAC-M4A
Our review
Pros
  • Separates vocals, bass, drums, melodies and instrumental stems
  • Adds MIDI, chord, key and tempo detection plus remix tools
  • Plus includes WAV downloads, a DAW plugin and API access
  • Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other parts locally
  • Includes a multitrack timeline with editing and track effects
  • Adds mastering, spatial audio, transcription, and WAV, MP3, and AAC-M4A export
Cons
  • Basic plan does not include the 18 stem types listed for Plus
  • WAV downloads, DAW plugin and API access require Plus
  • Plus costs $10 USD per month
  • Its listed integration coverage is limited to ElevenLabs
  • It is a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • It is distributed without an open-source license
Our verdict

Fadr is a web-based music technology service for musicians, producers, DJs and other creators who need to separate songs and work with the resulting audio. Its tools cover vocals, bass, drums, melodies and instrumental stems, alongside…

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Audiola is a free desktop audio-production studio for Windows, macOS, and Linux, aimed at people who want to separate a song and continue working on its parts in one application. Its local AI workflow uses Demucs and other audio-separator…

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  1. FadrStem Separation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. AudiolaStem Separation Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fadr — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, bass, drums, melodies and instrumental stems
    • Adds MIDI, chord, key and tempo detection plus remix tools
    • Plus includes WAV downloads, a DAW plugin and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic plan does not include the 18 stem types listed for Plus
    • WAV downloads, DAW plugin and API access require Plus
    • Plus costs $10 USD per month

  • Audiola — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other parts locally
    • Includes a multitrack timeline with editing and track effects
    • Adds mastering, spatial audio, transcription, and WAV, MP3, and AAC-M4A export

    Where it doesn't

    • Its listed integration coverage is limited to ElevenLabs
    • It is a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • It is distributed without an open-source license

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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