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Head-to-head · Noise Cancellation Software

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor vs NoiseTorch-ng

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor #6 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Waves Audio
NoiseTorch-ng #7 in Noise Cancellation Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit NoiseTorch-ng

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor leads on 0 checks, NoiseTorch-ng on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWaves NS1 Noise Suppressor · 8.0/10
  • Free planonly NoiseTorch-ng
  • Most featuresWaves NS1 Noise Suppressor · 2 of 2

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor scores higher on our rubric for noise cancellation software: 8.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

NoiseTorch-ng offers free plan; Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor doesn't.

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is the better fit for simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows. NoiseTorch-ng is the better fit for linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering.

  • Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor fits best

    Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows

  • NoiseTorch-ng fits best

    Linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering

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Side by side

Feature Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 8.0/10 Visit ↗ NoiseTorch-ng 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.8
Ranking #6 in Noise Cancellation Software #7 in Noise Cancellation Software
Best for Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows Linux users seeking free system-wide microphone filtering
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Linux
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 2/2 · NoiseTorch-ng 0/2
Real-time processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recording cleanup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Noise reduction modes Voice Not checked yet
Supported platforms Windows, macOS; host software support not established in cited product page 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 analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise
  • Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward
  • Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations
  • 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
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Requires compatible host software for production workflows
  • Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment
  • Linux-only, with no support for other desktop platforms.
  • Echo cancellation is not supported.
  • Requires compatible PulseAudio or PipeWire audio setup.
Our verdict

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is a desktop audio plugin for reducing unwanted background noise around dialogue and voice. It analyzes incoming audio in real time, separates voice from background sound, and applies suppression through one…

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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 NS1 Noise SuppressorNoise Cancellation Software 8.0Paid
  2. NoiseTorch-ngNoise Cancellation Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor — where it wins

    • Real-time analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise
    • Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward
    • Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Requires compatible host software for production workflows
    • Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment

  • 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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