GENOME vs TONEX

GENOME9.1Visit TONEX8.8Visit

Higher score GENOME #3 in Guitar Amp Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Two notes

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TONEX #6 in Guitar Amp Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit IK Multimedia

• GENOME fits best

  Cross-platform users wanting AI and standalone use

• TONEX fits best

  AI capture and ToneNET model browsing

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Side by side

Feature	GENOME 9.1/10 Visit ↗	TONEX 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Guitar Amp Software	#6 in Guitar Amp Software
Best for	Cross-platform users wanting AI and standalone use	AI capture and ToneNET model browsing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GENOME 2/2 · TONEX 2/2
Standalone app	✓	✓
IR loader	✓	✓
Specs
Amp models	24 models	Not checked yet
Cabinet models	16 models	Not checked yet
Effects count	65 effects (best)	12 effects
Plugin formats	VST3, AU, AAX	Audio Units, VST 3, AAX
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows	macOS, Windows
Our review
Pros	Standalone and DAW plug-in operation across Windows, macOS, and iOS AI-enabled amplifier components plus CODEX capture playback Flexible routing, MIDI mapping, automation, and integrated IR loading	AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing
Cons	Desktop and iOS require separate licenses unless using an Access Pass GENOME Intro has fewer amplifiers, pedals, cabinets, and studio effects The product is focused on guitar and bass tone shaping rather than broader production	Built-in effects are limited to 12 Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms
Our verdict	GENOME is an amp-modeling and tone-shaping platform from Two notes Audio Engineering for guitarists, bassists, producers, and engineers. It runs as a standalone application or as a VST3, AU, or AAX plug-in inside compatible DAWs. The… Read the review →	TONEX is guitar and bass tone-modeling software for musicians who want to capture, edit, organize and share the sound of amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals. It runs as a standalone application for playing, practicing and recording, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GENOME — where it wins

  • Standalone and DAW plug-in operation across Windows, macOS, and iOS
  • AI-enabled amplifier components plus CODEX capture playback
  • Flexible routing, MIDI mapping, automation, and integrated IR loading

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop and iOS require separate licenses unless using an Access Pass
  • GENOME Intro has fewer amplifiers, pedals, cabinets, and studio effects
  • The product is focused on guitar and bass tone shaping rather than broader production

• TONEX — where it wins

  • AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals
  • Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support
  • ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Built-in effects are limited to 12
  • Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries
  • Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms

• GENOME9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible cross-platform amp and tone-shaping platform with standalone and DAW workflows.

  Visit Two notesFull verdict →
• TONEX8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible tone-capture tool with ToneNET browsing, DAW support and a free edition.

  Visit IK MultimediaFull verdict →