Voxengo Elephant vs LANDR Mastering Plugin

Voxengo Elephant8.4Visit LANDR Mastering Plugin8.2Visit

Higher score Voxengo Elephant #6 in Audio Mastering Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Voxengo

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LANDR Mastering Plugin #7 in Audio Mastering Software 8.2/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit LANDR

• Voxengo Elephant fits best

  Transparent stereo and multichannel limiting

• LANDR Mastering Plugin fits best

  Simple AI mastering inside a DAW

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Side by side

Feature	Voxengo Elephant 8.4/10 Visit ↗	LANDR Mastering Plugin 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Audio Mastering Software	#7 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	Transparent stereo and multichannel limiting	Simple AI mastering inside a DAW
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Voxengo Elephant 1/3 · LANDR Mastering Plugin 1/3
Stereo processing	✓	✓
Album sequencing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type	Plugin	Plugin
Loudness standards	EBU R128; K-system	Low, Medium, High loudness settings
Supported plug-in formats	AAX; AudioUnit; VST; VST3	VST3, AU, AAX
Delivery formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	13 limiter modes with an editor for shaping processing True-peak, RMS, and EBU R128 LUFS/LU metering Stereo and multichannel processing with up to 8x oversampling	AI track analysis with real-time DAW processing EQ, dynamics, de-essing, stereo width, and metering controls VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS
Cons	Focused primarily on limiting rather than broad mastering tasks Requires a compatible audio host and plug-in format No free plan is listed	Requires a paid license or subscription The trial lasts three days Designed for DAW-based workflows rather than standalone mastering
Our verdict	Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for music and audio production on Windows and macOS. It is designed for mastering, mixing, stems, sub-mixes, drum buses, and surround-sound workflows. The plug-in supports stereo and… Read the review →	LANDR Mastering Plugin is an AI-powered mastering plug-in for musicians, producers, and engineers working inside digital audio workstations. It analyzes a track, applies mastering processing, and provides real-time playback as users adjust… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Voxengo Elephant — where it wins

  • 13 limiter modes with an editor for shaping processing
  • True-peak, RMS, and EBU R128 LUFS/LU metering
  • Stereo and multichannel processing with up to 8x oversampling

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused primarily on limiting rather than broad mastering tasks
  • Requires a compatible audio host and plug-in format
  • No free plan is listed

• LANDR Mastering Plugin — where it wins

  • AI track analysis with real-time DAW processing
  • EQ, dynamics, de-essing, stereo width, and metering controls
  • VST3, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a paid license or subscription
  • The trial lasts three days
  • Designed for DAW-based workflows rather than standalone mastering

• Voxengo Elephant8.4/10 · Paid

  A focused mastering limiter with broad host coverage and detailed loudness control.

  Visit VoxengoFull verdict →
• LANDR Mastering Plugin8.2/10 · 3-day trial

  A focused AI mastering plugin for producers who want fast in-DAW control.

  Visit LANDRFull verdict →