iZotope Ozone vs iZotope RX

iZotope Ozone9.1Visit iZotope RX8.6Visit

Higher score iZotope Ozone #3 in Audio Plugins 9.1/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit iZotope

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iZotope RX #6 in Audio Plugins 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit iZotope RX

• iZotope Ozone fits best

  Producers focused on AI-assisted mastering

• iZotope RX fits best

  Editors and producers needing audio repair tools

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope Ozone 9.1/10 Visit ↗	iZotope RX 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Audio Plugins	#6 in Audio Plugins
Best for	Producers focused on AI-assisted mastering	Editors and producers needing audio repair tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$55 one-time	$99 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	10 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Windows, macOS
Integrations	12 integrations	12 integrations
Features iZotope Ozone 1/3 · iZotope RX 0/3
External sidechain	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Oversampling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Surround support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Plugin formats	AAX, AU, VST3	AU, AAX, AAX Audiosuite, VST3, AU ARA, VST3 ARA
Effect types	equalization, dynamics, compression, limiting, saturation, stereo imaging, loudness processing, dithering	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	Suite	Suite
Our review
Pros	Master Assistant creates custom processing flows to guide mastering. Advanced includes Stem EQ for separate processing of vocals, bass, drums and instruments. Reference comparison, Codec Preview and dithering support finishing work.	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	The $55 Elements edition has core tools; editable modules start with Standard at $219. Advanced costs $499, making its 20-module suite a substantial one-time purchase. Ozone focuses on mastering rather than broad music production tasks.	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	iZotope Ozone is a software suite for audio mastering, aimed at musicians, producers and audio engineers who want tools for finishing tracks. It covers equalization, dynamics, limiting, stereo imaging, saturation, loudness control,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope Ozone — where it wins

  • Master Assistant creates custom processing flows to guide mastering.
  • Advanced includes Stem EQ for separate processing of vocals, bass, drums and instruments.
  • Reference comparison, Codec Preview and dithering support finishing work.

  Where it doesn't

  • The $55 Elements edition has core tools; editable modules start with Standard at $219.
  • Advanced costs $499, making its 20-module suite a substantial one-time purchase.
  • Ozone focuses on mastering rather than broad music production tasks.

• 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

• iZotope Ozone9.1/10 · 10-day trial

  AI-assisted mastering with reference tools and tiered, one-time editions.

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• iZotope RX8.6/10 · Paid

  A broad audio-restoration suite with tiers for basic cleanup through advanced dialogue repair.

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