WLM Plus Loudness Meter vs Decibel

WLM Plus Loudness Meter9.0Visit Decibel7.2Visit

Higher score WLM Plus Loudness Meter #2 in Audio Analysis Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Waves Audio

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Decibel #12 in Audio Analysis Software 7.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PROCESS.AUDIO

• WLM Plus Loudness Meter fits best

  Loudness compliance across many DAWs

• Decibel fits best

  Cross-platform loudness and dynamics metering

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Side by side

Feature	WLM Plus Loudness Meter 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Decibel 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.2
Ranking	#2 in Audio Analysis Software	#12 in Audio Analysis Software
Best for	Loudness compliance across many DAWs	Cross-platform loudness and dynamics metering
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$149 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features WLM Plus Loudness Meter 3/3 · Decibel 3/3
Real-time analysis	✓	✓
Offline file analysis	✓	✓
Loudness standards	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum channels	6 channels	Not checked yet
Plugin support	Aax	Vst
Analysis views	momentary, short-term, long-term, loudness range, true peak, gain reduction	LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud, super meter
Our review
Pros	Supports ITU, EBU and ATSC loudness measurement standards Provides real-time and offline CSV logging Works across mono, stereo and multichannel workflows	Real-time and offline analysis for audio and video files Supports AU, VST3, AAX, standalone, iOS, and Android displays Detailed LUFS, spectrum, phase, stereo, peak, and dynamics views
Cons	Paid product without a free plan Channel capacity is limited to mono, stereo and 5.0 or 5.1 workflows Advanced metering may be more than needed for simple level checks	The one-time price is $149 Mobile devices mirror displays rather than running the full analyzer Its focus is technical metering rather than broader production workflows
Our verdict	WLM Plus Loudness Meter is an audio plug-in for measuring and controlling loudness in music, podcasts, video, broadcast, movie trailers, games and other media. It is designed for producers, engineers and post-production teams working… Read the review →	Decibel is an audio metering and analysis application for sound engineers, producers, mixers, mastering engineers, and video makers. It combines real-time monitoring with offline analysis of recorded audio and video files. The tool covers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WLM Plus Loudness Meter — where it wins

  • Supports ITU, EBU and ATSC loudness measurement standards
  • Provides real-time and offline CSV logging
  • Works across mono, stereo and multichannel workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product without a free plan
  • Channel capacity is limited to mono, stereo and 5.0 or 5.1 workflows
  • Advanced metering may be more than needed for simple level checks

• Decibel — where it wins

  • Real-time and offline analysis for audio and video files
  • Supports AU, VST3, AAX, standalone, iOS, and Android displays
  • Detailed LUFS, spectrum, phase, stereo, peak, and dynamics views

  Where it doesn't

  • The one-time price is $149
  • Mobile devices mirror displays rather than running the full analyzer
  • Its focus is technical metering rather than broader production workflows

• WLM Plus Loudness Meter9.0/10 · Paid

  A standards-focused loudness plugin for production across major DAWs.

  Visit Waves AudioFull verdict →
• Decibel7.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A cross-platform meter for detailed loudness, dynamics, phase, and spectrum analysis.

  Visit PROCESS.AUDIOFull verdict →