iZotope RX vs Waves Clarity Vx

iZotope RX8.6Visit Waves Clarity Vx8.1Visit

Higher score iZotope RX #2 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit iZotope

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Waves Clarity Vx #5 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Try Waves Clarity Vx

• iZotope RX fits best

  Audio professionals repairing noisy recordings

• Waves Clarity Vx fits best

  Vocal and dialogue cleanup in audio/video workflows

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope RX 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Waves Clarity Vx 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.1
Ranking	#2 in Noise Cancellation Software	#5 in Noise Cancellation Software
Best for	Audio professionals repairing noisy recordings	Vocal and dialogue cleanup in audio/video workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99 one-time	$199 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Integrations	12 integrations	14 integrations
Features iZotope RX 0/2 · Waves Clarity Vx 0/2
Real-time processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recording cleanup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Noise reduction modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	multiple
Microphone input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free-plan minutes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Spectral De-noise, Dialogue Isolate, De-click and other targeted repair tools Standalone spectral editor plus plugins for major DAWs and video editors Three perpetual editions scale from six plugins to 50+ restoration tools	Real-time and offline AI noise reduction for vocals and dialogue Works with major DAWs and editors, including Pro Tools and Premiere Pro Perpetual licensing avoids a recurring subscription for the plugin
Cons	No free plan; the listed editions are paid one-time purchases Standard and Advanced cost substantially more than Elements Tools and module availability vary by edition	$199 one-time price is a significant upfront commitment Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS Focuses on vocals and dialogue, without echo or reverb removal
Our verdict	iZotope RX is an audio repair and restoration suite for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters, and post-production teams. Its tools target problems such as noise, clicks, clipping, hum, reverb, unwanted… Read the review →	Waves Clarity Vx is a desktop audio plugin for cleaning vocal and dialogue recordings in music production, voiceover, podcast, film, and post-production workflows. Its AI-powered processing separates voices from background sounds such as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope RX — where it wins

  • Spectral De-noise, Dialogue Isolate, De-click and other targeted repair tools
  • Standalone spectral editor plus plugins for major DAWs and video editors
  • Three perpetual editions scale from six plugins to 50+ restoration tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the listed editions are paid one-time purchases
  • Standard and Advanced cost substantially more than Elements
  • Tools and module availability vary by edition

• Waves Clarity Vx — where it wins

  • Real-time and offline AI noise reduction for vocals and dialogue
  • Works with major DAWs and editors, including Pro Tools and Premiere Pro
  • Perpetual licensing avoids a recurring subscription for the plugin

  Where it doesn't

  • $199 one-time price is a significant upfront commitment
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Focuses on vocals and dialogue, without echo or reverb removal

• iZotope RX8.6/10 · Paid

  A deep audio-restoration suite for professionals, with one-time editions starting at $99.

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• Waves Clarity Vx8.1/10 · Paid

  A focused vocal-cleanup plugin with real-time and offline processing, priced as a $199 perpetual license.

  Try Waves Clarity VxFull verdict →