iZotope Ozone vs LANDR Mastering Plugin

iZotope Ozone9.4Visit LANDR Mastering Plugin8.7Visit

Higher score iZotope Ozone #1 in AI Music Mastering Software 9.4/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit iZotope Ozone

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LANDR Mastering Plugin #4 in AI Music Mastering Software 8.7/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LANDR

• iZotope Ozone fits best

  Professional DAW-based mastering

• LANDR Mastering Plugin fits best

  DAW users wanting real-time mastering

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope Ozone 9.4/10 Visit ↗	LANDR Mastering Plugin 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in AI Music Mastering Software	#4 in AI Music Mastering Software
Best for	Professional DAW-based mastering	DAW users wanting real-time mastering
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$55 one-time	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	10 days	3 days
Free trial length	10 days	3 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Windows, macOS
Features iZotope Ozone 0/4 · LANDR Mastering Plugin 0/4
Reference track matching	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Stem mastering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
WAV export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Loudness targets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly masterings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Input formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	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 AU, AAX, and VST3 plug-in formats.	Real-time AI mastering with playback inside a DAW Includes metering, gain matching, EQ, dynamics, and stereo width Supports VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows and macOS
Cons	No free plan is available. Advanced costs $499 one-time. The suite is limited to macOS and Windows hosts.	Plugin workflow is tied to a compatible DAW No free plan is offered Batch mastering is not part of the listed workflow
Our verdict	iZotope Ozone is a mastering software suite for musicians, producers, and audio engineers working in digital audio workstations. It combines equalization, dynamics, compression, limiting, stereo imaging, saturation, loudness processing,… Read the review →	LANDR Mastering Plugin is an AI-powered mastering plug-in for musicians, producers, and engineers working in digital audio workstations. It analyzes a track, applies mastering processing, and provides real-time playback as users adjust… 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 AU, AAX, and VST3 plug-in formats.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available.
  • Advanced costs $499 one-time.
  • The suite is limited to macOS and Windows hosts.

• LANDR Mastering Plugin — where it wins

  • Real-time AI mastering with playback inside a DAW
  • Includes metering, gain matching, EQ, dynamics, and stereo width
  • Supports VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Plugin workflow is tied to a compatible DAW
  • No free plan is offered
  • Batch mastering is not part of the listed workflow

• iZotope Ozone9.4/10 · 10-day trial

  A mature DAW mastering suite with broad control, references, and stem workflows.

  Visit iZotope OzoneFull verdict →
• LANDR Mastering Plugin8.7/10 · 3-day trial

  A focused DAW plugin for real-time AI mastering, metering, and stereo control.

  Visit LANDRFull verdict →