WaveLab vs LANDR Mastering Plugin

WaveLab9.2Visit LANDR Mastering Plugin8.2Visit

Higher score WaveLab #2 in Audio Mastering Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Steinberg

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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

• WaveLab fits best

  Advanced mastering and audio production

• LANDR Mastering Plugin fits best

  Simple AI mastering inside a DAW

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Side by side

Feature	WaveLab 9.2/10 Visit ↗	LANDR Mastering Plugin 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Audio Mastering Software	#7 in Audio Mastering Software
Best for	Advanced mastering and audio production	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
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features WaveLab 0/3 · LANDR Mastering Plugin 1/3
Stereo processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Album sequencing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Batch processing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow type	Not checked yet	Plugin
Loudness standards	Not checked yet	Low, Medium, High loudness settings
Supported plug-in formats	Not checked yet	VST3, AU, AAX
Delivery formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Sample-level editing, montage work, metering and loudness control Restoration, batch processing and automated workflows Dolby Atmos mastering and VST 3 plug-in support in Pro	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	No free plan; the trial is limited to 60 days WaveLab Pro 13 has a $499.99 one-time price Several advanced capabilities are reserved for the Pro edition	Requires a paid license or subscription The trial lasts three days Designed for DAW-based workflows rather than standalone mastering
Our verdict	WaveLab is Steinberg’s audio editing, restoration, analysis, mastering and publishing software for mastering engineers, musicians, sound designers, podcasters and other audio professionals. It runs on Windows and macOS, with sample-level… 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

• WaveLab — where it wins

  • Sample-level editing, montage work, metering and loudness control
  • Restoration, batch processing and automated workflows
  • Dolby Atmos mastering and VST 3 plug-in support in Pro

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 60 days
  • WaveLab Pro 13 has a $499.99 one-time price
  • Several advanced capabilities are reserved for the Pro edition

• 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

• WaveLab9.2/10 · Paid

  A broad mastering suite with capable Elements and Pro editions for Windows and macOS.

  Visit SteinbergFull 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 →