Waves Clarity Vx vs LANDR Mastering Plugin

Waves Clarity Vx8.9Visit LANDR Mastering Plugin8.3Visit

Higher score Waves Clarity Vx #5 in AI Music Plugins 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Clarity Vx

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LANDR Mastering Plugin #8 in AI Music Plugins 8.3/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit LANDR

• Waves Clarity Vx fits best

  Creators removing noise from vocals or dialogue

• LANDR Mastering Plugin fits best

  Producers mastering inside a DAW

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Side by side

Feature	Waves Clarity Vx 8.9/10 Visit ↗	LANDR Mastering Plugin 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.3
Ranking	#5 in AI Music Plugins	#8 in AI Music Plugins
Best for	Creators removing noise from vocals or dialogue	Producers mastering inside a DAW
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199 one-time	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Features Waves Clarity Vx 0/2 · LANDR Mastering Plugin 0/2
Offline operation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Primary AI job	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Plugin formats	Not checked yet	VST3, AU, AAX
DAW support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
License model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time and offline processing for flexible workflows Supports mono and stereo components with width controls Works across major DAWs and video applications	AI track analysis with real-time playback in a DAW VST3, AU, and AAX formats for major desktop DAWs Metering, EQ, dynamics, de-essing, and stereo-width controls
Cons	Focused on noise reduction rather than echo or reverb removal $199 one-time cost is higher than free alternatives Desktop plugin supports Windows and macOS only	No free plan; access is paid or limited to a 3-day trial Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS Control set is less extensive than Ozone’s
Our verdict	Waves Clarity Vx is a desktop audio plugin for cleaning vocal and dialogue recordings in music production, voiceovers, podcasts, film, and other post-production work. Its AI-powered processing separates voices from background sounds such… Read the review →	LANDR Mastering Plugin is an AI-powered mastering plug-in for musicians, producers, and engineers working inside a digital audio workstation. It analyzes a track, applies mastering processing, and lets users hear changes in real time while… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Waves Clarity Vx — where it wins

  • Real-time and offline processing for flexible workflows
  • Supports mono and stereo components with width controls
  • Works across major DAWs and video applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on noise reduction rather than echo or reverb removal
  • $199 one-time cost is higher than free alternatives
  • Desktop plugin supports Windows and macOS only

• LANDR Mastering Plugin — where it wins

  • AI track analysis with real-time playback in a DAW
  • VST3, AU, and AAX formats for major desktop DAWs
  • Metering, EQ, dynamics, de-essing, and stereo-width controls

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid or limited to a 3-day trial
  • Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS
  • Control set is less extensive than Ozone’s

• Waves Clarity Vx8.9/10 · Paid

  A focused vocal and dialogue noise-reduction plugin with perpetual licensing.

  Visit Clarity VxFull verdict →
• LANDR Mastering Plugin8.3/10 · 3-day trial

  A focused AI mastering plugin with metering, stereo tools, and DAW-native processing.

  Visit LANDRFull verdict →