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Head-to-head · Audio Analysis Software

Insight 2 vs VisLM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Insight 2 #1 in Audio Analysis Software 9.1/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit iZotope
VisLM #40 in Audio Analysis Software 4.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NUGEN Audio

Insight 2 leads on 0 checks, VisLM on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInsight 2 · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresVisLM · 3 of 3

Insight 2 scores higher on our rubric for audio analysis software: 9.1 against 4.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #40.

VisLM leads on maximum channels: 12 channels versus 10 channels. On plugin support, VisLM gives you Aax where Insight 2 offers Vst.

Insight 2 is the better fit for professional loudness and immersive metering. VisLM is the better fit for broadcast loudness compliance.

  • Insight 2 fits best

    Professional loudness and immersive metering

  • VisLM fits best

    Broadcast loudness compliance

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Side by side

Feature Insight 2 9.1/10 Visit ↗ VisLM 4.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 4.4
Ranking #1 in Audio Analysis Software #40 in Audio Analysis Software
Best for Professional loudness and immersive metering Broadcast loudness compliance
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $199 one-time $499/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 10 days 7 days
Free trial length 10 days 7 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Insight 2 2/3 · VisLM 3/3
Real-time analysis ✓ ✓
Offline file analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Loudness standards ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum channels 10 channels 12 channels (best)
Plugin support Vst Aax
Analysis views loudness, levels, sound field, spectrogram, intelligibility, spectrum, history loudness meter, True Peak meter, loudness history, loudness distribution
Our review
Pros
  • Supports stereo through Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 configurations
  • Combines loudness, levels, sound field, spectrogram, and intelligibility tools
  • Provides customizable layouts and broadcast loudness target profiles
  • Real-time and offline loudness analysis with True Peak measurement
  • International presets, alerts, history and distribution views
  • Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support on Windows and macOS
Cons
  • The perpetual license costs $199
  • Supports up to 10 audio channels
  • Intelligibility Meter analysis requires Relay input
  • No free plan and only a 7-day free trial
  • Subscription starts at $49 per month
  • Focused on loudness metering rather than broader audio production
Our verdict

Insight 2 is an audio metering and analysis plug-in for music producers, mix engineers, mastering engineers, and post-production professionals. It runs in compatible digital audio workstations on macOS and Windows, with tools for loudness,…

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VisLM is a loudness metering plug-in and standalone application from NUGEN Audio for audio professionals in broadcast, post-production, music and game audio. It combines real-time loudness metering with True Peak measurement,…

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  1. Insight 2Audio Analysis Software 9.110-day trial
  2. VisLMAudio Analysis Software 4.47-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Insight 2 — where it wins

    • Supports stereo through Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 configurations
    • Combines loudness, levels, sound field, spectrogram, and intelligibility tools
    • Provides customizable layouts and broadcast loudness target profiles

    Where it doesn't

    • The perpetual license costs $199
    • Supports up to 10 audio channels
    • Intelligibility Meter analysis requires Relay input

  • VisLM — where it wins

    • Real-time and offline loudness analysis with True Peak measurement
    • International presets, alerts, history and distribution views
    • Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support on Windows and macOS

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan and only a 7-day free trial
    • Subscription starts at $49 per month
    • Focused on loudness metering rather than broader audio production

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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