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Head-to-head · Noise Cancellation Software

Waves Clarity Vx vs NoiseTorch-ng

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Waves Clarity Vx #5 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Try Waves Clarity Vx
NoiseTorch-ng #7 in Noise Cancellation Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit NoiseTorch-ng

Waves Clarity Vx leads on 0 checks, NoiseTorch-ng on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWaves Clarity Vx · 8.1/10
  • Free planonly NoiseTorch-ng

Waves Clarity Vx scores higher on our rubric for noise cancellation software: 8.1 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

NoiseTorch-ng offers free plan; Waves Clarity Vx doesn't.

Waves Clarity Vx is the better fit for vocal and dialogue cleanup in audio/video workflows. NoiseTorch-ng is the better fit for linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering.

  • Waves Clarity Vx fits best

    Vocal and dialogue cleanup in audio/video workflows

  • NoiseTorch-ng fits best

    Linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering

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Side by side

Feature Waves Clarity Vx 8.1/10 Visit ↗ NoiseTorch-ng 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.8
Ranking #5 in Noise Cancellation Software #7 in Noise Cancellation Software
Best for Vocal and dialogue cleanup in audio/video workflows Linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $199 one-time Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Linux
Features Waves Clarity Vx 0/2 · NoiseTorch-ng 0/2
Real-time processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recording cleanup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Noise reduction modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms multiple Not checked yet
Microphone input Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free-plan minutes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time and offline AI noise reduction for vocals and dialogue
  • Works with major DAWs and editors, including Pro Tools and Premiere Pro
  • Perpetual licensing avoids a recurring subscription for the plugin
  • RNNoise-based real-time suppression filters microphone audio.
  • Creates virtual filtered microphone and headphone devices.
  • Supports PulseAudio and PipeWire with voice-activation threshold controls.
Cons
  • $199 one-time price is a significant upfront commitment
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Focuses on vocals and dialogue, without echo or reverb removal
  • Linux-only, with no support for other desktop platforms.
  • Echo cancellation is not supported.
  • Requires compatible PulseAudio or PipeWire audio setup.
Our verdict

Waves Clarity Vx is a desktop audio plugin for cleaning vocal and dialogue recordings in music production, voiceover, podcast, film, and post-production workflows. Its AI-powered processing separates voices from background sounds such as…

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NoiseTorch-ng is an open-source Linux desktop application for filtering microphone audio in real time. It is aimed at Linux users who want noise suppression across applications such as conferencing, voice-over-IP, recording, and streaming…

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  1. Waves Clarity VxNoise Cancellation Software 8.1Paid
  2. NoiseTorch-ngNoise Cancellation Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Waves Clarity Vx — where it wins

    • Real-time and offline AI noise reduction for vocals and dialogue
    • Works with major DAWs and editors, including Pro Tools and Premiere Pro
    • Perpetual licensing avoids a recurring subscription for the plugin

    Where it doesn't

    • $199 one-time price is a significant upfront commitment
    • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
    • Focuses on vocals and dialogue, without echo or reverb removal

  • NoiseTorch-ng — where it wins

    • RNNoise-based real-time suppression filters microphone audio.
    • Creates virtual filtered microphone and headphone devices.
    • Supports PulseAudio and PipeWire with voice-activation threshold controls.

    Where it doesn't

    • Linux-only, with no support for other desktop platforms.
    • Echo cancellation is not supported.
    • Requires compatible PulseAudio or PipeWire audio setup.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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