iZotope Ozone vs Masterchannel

iZotope Ozone9.4Visit Masterchannel7.6Visit

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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Masterchannel #8 in AI Music Mastering Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Masterchannel

• iZotope Ozone fits best

  Professional DAW-based mastering

• Masterchannel fits best

  Artists and labels needing batch delivery

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope Ozone 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Masterchannel 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	7.6
Ranking	#1 in AI Music Mastering Software	#8 in AI Music Mastering Software
Best for	Professional DAW-based mastering	Artists and labels needing batch delivery
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$55 one-time	$15/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	10 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Web
Features iZotope Ozone 0/4 · Masterchannel 2/4
Reference track matching	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Stem mastering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
WAV export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Loudness targets	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Monthly masterings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Input formats	Not checked yet	WAV
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Web
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.	Supports albums, EPs, bulk projects, and unlimited mastering downloads Reference tracks, audio analysis, and detailed tonal controls Web and API access, plus white-label support for partners
Cons	No free plan is available. Advanced costs $499 one-time. The suite is limited to macOS and Windows hosts.	No free plan for trying the service before subscribing The current beta flow accepts WAV uploads only Higher-volume features require the $79-per-month Partner plan
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 →	Masterchannel is an online AI-assisted music mastering service for artists, bedroom producers, professional producers, labels, and studios. It analyzes uploaded tracks and creates masters for streaming and other listening environments. The… 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.

• Masterchannel — where it wins

  • Supports albums, EPs, bulk projects, and unlimited mastering downloads
  • Reference tracks, audio analysis, and detailed tonal controls
  • Web and API access, plus white-label support for partners

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for trying the service before subscribing
  • The current beta flow accepts WAV uploads only
  • Higher-volume features require the $79-per-month Partner plan

• iZotope Ozone9.4/10 · 10-day trial

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

  Visit iZotope OzoneFull verdict →
• Masterchannel7.6/10 · Paid

  A flexible mastering workspace for artists, producers, labels, and studios.

  Visit MasterchannelFull verdict →