iZotope RX vs Acoustica

iZotope RX9.4Visit Acoustica8.7Visit

Higher score iZotope RX #1 in AI Audio Restoration Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit iZotope RX

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Acoustica #5 in AI Audio Restoration Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Acoustica

• iZotope RX fits best

  Professional post-production and restoration

• Acoustica fits best

  All-in-one editing and restoration

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope RX 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Acoustica 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in AI Audio Restoration Software	#5 in AI Audio Restoration Software
Best for	Professional post-production and restoration	All-in-one editing and restoration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99 one-time	$149 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Integrations	12 integrations	10 integrations
Features iZotope RX 0/4 · Acoustica 0/4
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Spectral repair	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Plugin support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max file duration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Max file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platform	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Standalone spectral editor with specialized repair tools AI-assisted Dialogue Isolate and Repair Assistant Works with major DAWs and NLEs on Windows and macOS	Combines spectral editing, restoration, mixing, and mastering tools Supports multitrack work, batch processing, and format conversion Works with major DAWs and VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit plug-ins
Cons	No free plan is available Advanced costs $1,399 one-time Features and modules vary significantly by edition	No free plan; Standard starts at a $149 one-time price Windows and macOS only Advanced surround and bundled restoration tools require higher tiers
Our verdict	iZotope RX is a paid audio repair and restoration suite for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters, and audio post-production teams. It combines a standalone spectral editor with repair modules and plugins for… Read the review →	Acoustica is a desktop digital audio editor for recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and restoration. It suits musicians, podcasters, audio engineers, and post-production professionals who want these workflows in one application rather… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope RX — where it wins

  • Standalone spectral editor with specialized repair tools
  • AI-assisted Dialogue Isolate and Repair Assistant
  • Works with major DAWs and NLEs on Windows and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced costs $1,399 one-time
  • Features and modules vary significantly by edition

• Acoustica — where it wins

  • Combines spectral editing, restoration, mixing, and mastering tools
  • Supports multitrack work, batch processing, and format conversion
  • Works with major DAWs and VST, VST3, AAX, and Audio Unit plug-ins

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Standard starts at a $149 one-time price
  • Windows and macOS only
  • Advanced surround and bundled restoration tools require higher tiers

• iZotope RX9.4/10 · Paid

  A perpetual audio restoration suite with spectral editing, AI tools, and three editions.

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• Acoustica8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A capable all-in-one editor for restoration, spectral work, multitrack audio, and mastering.

  Visit AcousticaFull verdict →