iZotope Ozone vs FabFilter Pro-L 2

iZotope Ozone9.4Visit FabFilter Pro-L 28.7Visit

Higher score iZotope Ozone #1 in Audio Mastering Software 9.4/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit iZotope

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FabFilter Pro-L 2 #5 in Audio Mastering Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit FabFilter

• iZotope Ozone fits best

  Full-featured professional mastering

• FabFilter Pro-L 2 fits best

  Precise limiter and immersive mastering

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope Ozone 9.4/10 Visit ↗	FabFilter Pro-L 2 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Audio Mastering Software	#5 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	Full-featured professional mastering	Precise limiter and immersive mastering
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$55 one-time	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	10 days	30 days
Free trial length	10 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Windows, macOS, iOS
Integrations	12 integrations	5 integrations
Features iZotope Ozone 0/3 · FabFilter Pro-L 2 0/3
Stereo processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Album sequencing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type	Not checked yet	Plugin
Loudness standards	Not checked yet	EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, TR-B32
Supported plug-in formats	AAX, AU, VST3	VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite
Delivery formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Advanced includes 20 mastering modules and individual component plugins Stem EQ separately processes vocals, bass, drums, and instruments Supports major DAWs through AAX, AU, and VST3 formats	Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6
Cons	Advanced costs $499 one-time No free plan is offered Available for macOS and Windows hosts only	No free plan is available Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup
Our verdict	iZotope Ozone is a mastering software suite for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who need tools for shaping and finalizing music. Ozone 12 covers equalization, dynamics, compression, limiting, stereo imaging, saturation, loudness… Read the review →	FabFilter Pro-L 2 is a professional true-peak limiter plug-in for mixing and mastering. It is aimed at mastering engineers, mixing engineers, music producers, and other audio professionals working with mono, stereo, surround, or immersive… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope Ozone — where it wins

  • Advanced includes 20 mastering modules and individual component plugins
  • Stem EQ separately processes vocals, bass, drums, and instruments
  • Supports major DAWs through AAX, AU, and VST3 formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced costs $499 one-time
  • No free plan is offered
  • Available for macOS and Windows hosts only

• FabFilter Pro-L 2 — where it wins

  • Eight limiting algorithms with true-peak and loudness metering
  • Up to 32x oversampling, dithering, and configurable loudness targets
  • Supports surround and Dolby Atmos processing up to 9.1.6

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Desktop pricing may vary by currency or region
  • Plugin workflow requires a compatible host or AUv3 iPad setup

• iZotope Ozone9.4/10 · 10-day trial

  A broad professional mastering suite with AI assistance, deep editing, and reference tools.

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• FabFilter Pro-L 28.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A deep mastering plug-in for engineers who need control beyond basic limiting.

  Visit FabFilterFull verdict →