iZotope Ozone vs Waves Clarity Vx

iZotope Ozone4.6Visit Waves Clarity Vx3.6Visit

Higher score iZotope Ozone #1 in AI Music Plugins 4.6/10 From $55 · 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit iZotope

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Waves Clarity Vx #5 in AI Music Plugins 3.6/10 From $199 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Clarity Vx

• iZotope Ozone fits best

  Producers seeking a comprehensive AI mastering suite

• Waves Clarity Vx fits best

  Creators removing noise from vocals or dialogue

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope Ozone 4.6/10 Visit ↗	Waves Clarity Vx 3.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.6	3.6
Ranking	#1 in AI Music Plugins	#5 in AI Music Plugins
Best for	Producers seeking a comprehensive AI mastering suite	Creators removing noise from vocals or dialogue
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows	Windows, macOS
Integrations	12 integrations	14 integrations
Features iZotope Ozone 0/2 · Waves Clarity Vx 0/2
Offline operation	Not published	Not published
Free trial	Not published	Not published
Specs
Primary AI job	Not published	Not published
Plugin formats	AAX, AU, VST3	Not published
DAW support	Not published	Not published
License model	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Master Assistant creates custom processing flows for mastering. Advanced adds Stem EQ for vocals, bass, drums, and instruments. Works with major DAWs including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live.	Real-time and offline processing for flexible workflows Supports mono and stereo components with width controls Works across major DAWs and video applications
Cons	Advanced costs $499 as a one-time purchase. Elements includes core tools but not the larger module set. Runs on macOS and Windows, not Linux.	Focused on noise reduction rather than echo or reverb removal $199 one-time cost is higher than free alternatives Desktop plugin supports Windows and macOS only
Our verdict	iZotope Ozone is a suite of audio mastering plugins for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who want tools for shaping and finishing a mix. Its modules cover tasks such as equalization, dynamics, limiting, stereo imaging, saturation,… Read the review →	Waves Clarity Vx is a desktop audio plugin for cleaning vocal and dialogue recordings in music production, voiceovers, podcasts, film, and other post-production work. Its AI-powered processing separates voices from background sounds such… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope Ozone — where it wins

  • Master Assistant creates custom processing flows for mastering.
  • Advanced adds Stem EQ for vocals, bass, drums, and instruments.
  • Works with major DAWs including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live.

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced costs $499 as a one-time purchase.
  • Elements includes core tools but not the larger module set.
  • Runs on macOS and Windows, not Linux.

• Waves Clarity Vx — where it wins

  • Real-time and offline processing for flexible workflows
  • Supports mono and stereo components with width controls
  • Works across major DAWs and video applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on noise reduction rather than echo or reverb removal
  • $199 one-time cost is higher than free alternatives
  • Desktop plugin supports Windows and macOS only

• iZotope Ozone4.6/10 · From $55 · 10-day trial

  AI-assisted mastering with reference tools, stem processing, and editions for different workflows.

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• Waves Clarity Vx3.6/10 · From $199

  A focused vocal and dialogue noise-reduction plugin with perpetual licensing.

  Visit Clarity VxFull verdict →