Head-to-head · Stem Separation Software
Moises vs StemDeck
Moises leads on 0 checks, StemDeck on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMoises · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Moises scores higher on our rubric for stem separation software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #10.
StemDeck leads on max track length: 60 min versus 20 min.
Moises is the better fit for musicians needing many targets and cross-platform apps. StemDeck is the better fit for musicians who want open-source local separation.
- Moises fits best
Musicians needing many targets and cross-platform apps
- StemDeck fits best
Musicians who want open-source local separation
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Side by side
| Feature | Moises 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | StemDeck 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Stem Separation Software | #10 in Stem Separation Software |
| Best for | Musicians needing many targets and cross-platform apps | Musicians who want open-source local separation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Features Moises 3/3 · StemDeck 3/3 | ||
| Batch processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Stem types | Lead/Backing Vocals, Male/Female Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Rhythm/Solo Guitars, Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Toms, Cymbals, Strings, Percussion, Keys, Piano, Grand Piano, Woodwind, Wind, Brass, Reeds, Other | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other |
| Max upload size | Not checked yet | 400 MB |
| Max track length | 20 min | 60 min (best) |
| Export formats | MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG | WAV, MP3 |
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| Our verdict | Moises brings AI stem separation together with music tools for practice, performance, production, and collaboration. Musicians can upload audio or video, isolate vocals and instruments, adjust tracks, and export stems through web, desktop,… Read the review → |
StemDeck is an open-source audio stem-separation application for musicians, producers, and hobbyists who want to split tracks and work with the results in one place. It processes local audio files or supported URLs on the user's own… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Moises — where it wins
- Separates audio into up to 27 targets, with standard and Hi-Fi models
- Bulk processing and exports for individual stems or the full mix
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Free limits uploads to 5 per month and files to 5 minutes
- Premium and Pro uploads are capped at 20 minutes
- Free offers only limited stem-separation options
StemDeck — where it wins
- Separates vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other
- Includes waveform editing, looping, and per-stem mixer controls
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and self-hosted setups
Where it doesn't
- Local processing is not suited to cloud-first workflows
- Separation is limited to the six listed stem types
- Its verified integrations focus on YouTube, SoundCloud, Docker, and Unraid
- Moises9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad stem-separation toolkit for musicians, with bulk processing and apps across platforms.
Visit MoisesFull verdict → - StemDeck8.5/10 · Free plan
A free local separator with six stems, waveform controls, and analysis tools.
Visit StemDeckFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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