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Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software

Fadr vs Ultimate Vocal Remover

  • 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
Ultimate Vocal Remover #7 in Stem Separation Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

Fadr leads on 0 checks, Ultimate Vocal Remover 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

Fadr scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Fadr is the better fit for creators needing broad separation and remix tools. Ultimate Vocal Remover is the better fit for free desktop users comparing separation models.

  • Fadr fits best

    Creators needing broad separation and remix tools

  • Ultimate Vocal Remover fits best

    Free desktop users comparing separation models

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Side by side

Feature Fadr 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Ultimate Vocal Remover 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Stem Separation Software #7 in Stem Separation Software
Best for Creators needing broad separation and remix tools Free desktop users comparing separation models
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 2 integrations
Features Fadr 2/3 · Ultimate Vocal Remover 2/3
Batch processing ✓ ✓
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, Instrumental, Other, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Wind Inst
Max upload size 200 MB Not checked yet
Max track length 60 min Not checked yet
Export formats MP3, WAV WAV, FLAC, 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
  • Supports MDX-Net and Demucs v1 through v4 models.
  • Offers two-, four-, and six-stem modes with batch processing.
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; imports and exports FFmpeg formats.
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
  • It is a local desktop app, not a hosted web workflow.
  • There is no public API documentation.
  • Model selection and ensemble options may not suit users seeking a simple workflow.
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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Ultimate Vocal Remover (UVR) is a free, open-source desktop application for separating vocals and other musical stems from audio files. It is aimed at people who want to process tracks locally and compare different neural-network…

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  1. FadrStem Separation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Ultimate Vocal RemoverStem Separation Software 8.8Free 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

  • Ultimate Vocal Remover — where it wins

    • Supports MDX-Net and Demucs v1 through v4 models.
    • Offers two-, four-, and six-stem modes with batch processing.
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; imports and exports FFmpeg formats.

    Where it doesn't

    • It is a local desktop app, not a hosted web workflow.
    • There is no public API documentation.
    • Model selection and ensemble options may not suit users seeking a simple workflow.
  • Fadr9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free starting point for stem separation, remix tools, MIDI detection and API workflows.

    Visit FadrFull verdict →
  • Ultimate Vocal Remover8.8/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop stem separator with several model families and batch processing.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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