TH-U vs TONEX

TUTH-U8.9Visit TONEX8.8Visit

Higher score TU TH-U #5 in Guitar Amp Software 8.9/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Overloud

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TONEX #6 in Guitar Amp Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit IK Multimedia

• TH-U fits best

  Captured-rig playback and advanced tone shaping

• TONEX fits best

  AI capture and ToneNET model browsing

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Side by side

Feature	TUTH-U 8.9/10 Visit ↗	TONEX 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Guitar Amp Software	#6 in Guitar Amp Software
Best for	Captured-rig playback and advanced tone shaping	AI capture and ToneNET model browsing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€89 one-time	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TH-U 2/2 · TONEX 2/2
Standalone app	✓	✓
IR loader	✓	✓
Specs
Amp models	16 models	Not checked yet
Cabinet models	15 models	Not checked yet
Effects count	16 effects (best)	12 effects
Plugin formats	AudioUnit, VST, AAX64	Audio Units, VST 3, AAX
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows	macOS, Windows
Our review
Pros	Captured-rig playback with Rig Player and extensive preset libraries Flexible parallel routing, IR tools and Amp Tweak controls Standalone, DAW plug-in and MIDI support across desktop platforms	AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing
Cons	THU Premium requires a €299 one-time purchase THU Metal has a narrower model and effect collection The iOS version is separate from the macOS and Windows application	Built-in effects are limited to 12 Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms
Our verdict	TH-U combines amplifier and cabinet modeling, captured-rig playback, effects, impulse-response processing, MIDI control and live performance tools. It is designed for guitarists, bassists, producers and performers who want both ready-made… Read the review →	TONEX is guitar and bass tone-modeling software for musicians who want to capture, edit, organize and share the sound of amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals. It runs as a standalone application for playing, practicing and recording, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TH-U — where it wins

  • Captured-rig playback with Rig Player and extensive preset libraries
  • Flexible parallel routing, IR tools and Amp Tweak controls
  • Standalone, DAW plug-in and MIDI support across desktop platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • THU Premium requires a €299 one-time purchase
  • THU Metal has a narrower model and effect collection
  • The iOS version is separate from the macOS and Windows application

• TONEX — where it wins

  • AI capture covers amplifiers, cabinets, combos and pedals
  • Standalone app, DAW plug-ins and custom IR support
  • ToneNET enables Tone Model discovery, downloads and sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Built-in effects are limited to 12
  • Paid editions have different currencies and model libraries
  • Windows and macOS are the only listed platforms

• TUTH-U8.9/10 · 15-day trial

  A deep guitar and bass rig platform for players who want detailed control.

  Visit OverloudFull verdict →
• TONEX8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible tone-capture tool with ToneNET browsing, DAW support and a free edition.

  Visit IK MultimediaFull verdict →