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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Fadr vs AudioShake

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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

Fadr leads on 1 check, AudioShake on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planonly Fadr

Fadr scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Fadr offers free plan; AudioShake doesn't.

Fadr is the better fit for creators needing broad separation and remix tools. AudioShake is the better fit for production teams needing API and real-time separation.

  • Fadr fits best

    Creators needing broad separation and remix tools

  • AudioShake fits best

    Production teams needing API and real-time separation

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Side by side

Feature Fadr 9.4/10 Visit ↗ AudioShake 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Stem Separation Software #4 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Creators needing broad separation and remix tools Production teams needing API and real-time separation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Mobile, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 2 integrations 8 integrations
Features Fadr 2/3 · AudioShake 2/3
Batch processing ✓ ✓
Desktop app Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
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, instrumental, drums, bass, other, piano, guitar, winds, strings
Max upload size 200 MB Not checked yet
Max track length 60 min Not checked yet
Export formats MP3, WAV WAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, PCM
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, instruments, dialogue, music, effects, and speakers
  • Offers API access plus real-time, on-device separation through an SDK
  • Supports streaming and batch processing for production workflows
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
  • No free plan is available
  • Monthly plans cap stem counts at 4, 10, or 20
  • Plan highlights specify 44.1 kHz and 128 kbps output
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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AudioShake separates mixed recordings into music stems such as vocals, instrumentals, drums, bass, piano, guitar, winds, and strings. It also handles dialogue, music, and effects, and can separate multiple speakers with diarization and…

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  1. FadrStem Separation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. AudioShakeStem Separation Software 9.1Paid

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
  • AudioShake — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, instruments, dialogue, music, effects, and speakers
    • Offers API access plus real-time, on-device separation through an SDK
    • Supports streaming and batch processing for production workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Monthly plans cap stem counts at 4, 10, or 20
    • Plan highlights specify 44.1 kHz and 128 kbps output

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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