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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Fadr vs StemDeck

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
StemDeck #10 in Stem Separation Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit StemDeck

Fadr leads on 0 checks, StemDeck on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 featuresStemDeck · 3 of 3

Fadr scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #10.

StemDeck leads on max upload size: 400 MB versus 200 MB.

Fadr is the better fit for creators needing broad separation and remix tools. StemDeck is the better fit for musicians who want open-source local separation.

  • Fadr fits best

    Creators needing broad separation and remix tools

  • StemDeck fits best

    Musicians who want open-source local separation

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Side by side

Feature Fadr 9.4/10 Visit ↗ StemDeck 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Stem Separation Software #10 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Creators needing broad separation and remix tools Musicians who want open-source local separation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 2 integrations 4 integrations
Features Fadr 2/3 · StemDeck 3/3
Batch processing ✓ ✓
Desktop app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other
Max upload size 200 MB 400 MB (best)
Max track length 60 min 60 min
Export formats MP3, WAV WAV, MP3
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
  • Includes waveform editing, looping, and per-stem mixer controls
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and self-hosted setups
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
  • Local processing is not suited to cloud-first workflows
  • Separation is limited to the six listed stem types
  • Its verified integrations focus on YouTube, SoundCloud, Docker, and Unraid
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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StemDeck is an open-source audio stem-separation application for musicians, producers, and hobbyists who want to split tracks and work with the results in one place. It processes local audio files or supported URLs on the user's own…

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  1. FadrStem Separation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. StemDeckStem Separation Software 8.5Free 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

  • StemDeck — where it wins

    • Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other
    • Includes waveform editing, looping, and per-stem mixer controls
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and self-hosted setups

    Where it doesn't

    • Local processing is not suited to cloud-first workflows
    • Separation is limited to the six listed stem types
    • Its verified integrations focus on YouTube, SoundCloud, Docker, and Unraid

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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