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Head-to-head · Audio Plugins

Guitar Rig vs iZotope RX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Guitar Rig #5 in Audio Plugins 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Guitar Rig
iZotope RX #6 in Audio Plugins 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit iZotope RX

Guitar Rig leads on 1 check, iZotope RX on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGuitar Rig · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Guitar Rig

Guitar Rig scores higher on our rubric for audio plugins: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Guitar Rig offers free plan; iZotope RX doesn't. On license model, Guitar Rig gives you Both where iZotope RX offers Perpetual. On product scope, iZotope RX gives you Suite where Guitar Rig offers Bundle.

Guitar Rig is the better fit for guitarists seeking amp and effects modeling. iZotope RX is the better fit for editors and producers needing audio repair tools.

  • Guitar Rig fits best

    Guitarists seeking amp and effects modeling

  • iZotope RX fits best

    Editors and producers needing audio repair tools

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Side by side

Feature Guitar Rig 8.7/10 Visit ↗ iZotope RX 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Audio Plugins #6 in Audio Plugins
Best for Guitarists seeking amp and effects modeling Editors and producers needing audio repair tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $99 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Features Guitar Rig 0/3 · iZotope RX 0/3
External sidechain Not checked yet Not checked yet
Oversampling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Surround support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Plugin formats VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX AU, AAX, AAX Audiosuite, VST3, AU ARA, VST3 ARA
Effect types amplifier and cabinet simulation, distortion, delay, reverb, modulation, filtering, dynamics and EQ Noise reduction, de-clicking, de-clipping, de-hum, de-reverb, de-ess, de-plosive, de-rustle, dialogue isolation, spectral repair, EQ, loudness control, music rebalance, breath control, ambience matching
License model Both Perpetual
Product scope Bundle Suite
Our review
Pros
  • Combines amplifier and cabinet modeling with guitar and bass effects
  • Works as a standalone app or DAW plug-in on Windows and macOS
  • Preset management and modular signal-chain routing support sound shaping
  • Specialized tools handle noise, clicks, clipping, dialogue and spectral repair
  • Standalone spectral editor works alongside plugins for DAWs and video editors
  • Three one-time purchase tiers scale from six plugins to 50+ tools
Cons
  • Player has a smaller component selection than the Pro edition
  • Focused on guitar and bass tone creation rather than general audio production
  • Requires a Windows or macOS desktop
  • Advanced tools require the $1,399 RX 12 Advanced edition
  • The $99 Elements tier has six repair plugins rather than the full suite
  • Windows and macOS are the listed platforms
Our verdict

Guitar Rig is Native Instruments’ software suite for creating guitar and bass tones, combining amplifier and cabinet modeling with effects and studio-processing tools. It suits musicians and producers who want to shape instrument sounds…

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iZotope RX is a suite of audio repair and restoration tools for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters and audio post-production teams. Its standalone spectral editor and plugins address noise, clicks,…

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  1. Guitar RigAudio Plugins 8.7Free plan
  2. iZotope RXAudio Plugins 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Guitar Rig — where it wins

    • Combines amplifier and cabinet modeling with guitar and bass effects
    • Works as a standalone app or DAW plug-in on Windows and macOS
    • Preset management and modular signal-chain routing support sound shaping

    Where it doesn't

    • Player has a smaller component selection than the Pro edition
    • Focused on guitar and bass tone creation rather than general audio production
    • Requires a Windows or macOS desktop

  • iZotope RX — where it wins

    • Specialized tools handle noise, clicks, clipping, dialogue and spectral repair
    • Standalone spectral editor works alongside plugins for DAWs and video editors
    • Three one-time purchase tiers scale from six plugins to 50+ tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced tools require the $1,399 RX 12 Advanced edition
    • The $99 Elements tier has six repair plugins rather than the full suite
    • Windows and macOS are the listed platforms

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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