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Head-to-head · Audio Analysis Software

Youlean Loudness Meter vs VisLM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Youlean Loudness Meter #6 in Audio Analysis Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Youlean
VisLM #40 in Audio Analysis Software 4.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NUGEN Audio

Youlean Loudness Meter leads on 1 check, VisLM on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYoulean Loudness Meter · 7.8/10
  • Free planonly Youlean Loudness Meter
  • Free trialonly VisLM

Youlean Loudness Meter scores higher on our rubric for audio analysis software: 7.8 against 4.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #40.

Youlean Loudness Meter offers free plan; VisLM doesn't. VisLM leads on maximum channels: 12 channels versus 6 channels. On plugin support, VisLM gives you Aax where Youlean Loudness Meter offers Vst.

Youlean Loudness Meter is the better fit for affordable loudness compliance. VisLM is the better fit for broadcast loudness compliance.

  • Youlean Loudness Meter fits best

    Affordable loudness compliance

  • VisLM fits best

    Broadcast loudness compliance

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Side by side

Feature Youlean Loudness Meter 7.8/10 Visit ↗ VisLM 4.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 4.4
Ranking #6 in Audio Analysis Software #40 in Audio Analysis Software
Best for Affordable loudness compliance Broadcast loudness compliance
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39 one-time $499/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Youlean Loudness Meter 3/3 · VisLM 3/3
Real-time analysis ✓ ✓
Offline file analysis ✓ ✓
Loudness standards ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum channels 6 channels 12 channels (best)
Plugin support Vst Aax
Analysis views mini view, distribution view, histogram view, loudness, loudness range, dynamics, true peak loudness meter, True Peak meter, loudness history, loudness distribution
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan never expires and includes film, TV, and gaming presets
  • Measures LUFS, loudness range, dynamics, and true peak in real time
  • Supports major DAWs through VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plug-ins
  • Real-time and offline loudness analysis with True Peak measurement
  • International presets, alerts, history and distribution views
  • Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support on Windows and macOS
Cons
  • Streaming presets are available only in the PRO plan
  • File drag-and-drop analysis is limited to the PRO plan
  • Runs on Windows and macOS, with no other platforms listed
  • No free plan and only a 7-day free trial
  • Subscription starts at $49 per month
  • Focused on loudness metering rather than broader audio production
Our verdict

Youlean Loudness Meter is an audio loudness and dynamics analysis tool for music producers, mastering engineers, broadcasters, studios, educators, and post-production teams. It runs as a standalone application or DAW plug-in on Windows and…

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VisLM is a loudness metering plug-in and standalone application from NUGEN Audio for audio professionals in broadcast, post-production, music and game audio. It combines real-time loudness metering with True Peak measurement,…

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  1. Youlean Loudness MeterAudio Analysis Software 7.8Free plan
  2. VisLMAudio Analysis Software 4.47-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Youlean Loudness Meter — where it wins

    • Free plan never expires and includes film, TV, and gaming presets
    • Measures LUFS, loudness range, dynamics, and true peak in real time
    • Supports major DAWs through VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plug-ins

    Where it doesn't

    • Streaming presets are available only in the PRO plan
    • File drag-and-drop analysis is limited to the PRO plan
    • Runs on Windows and macOS, with no other platforms listed

  • VisLM — where it wins

    • Real-time and offline loudness analysis with True Peak measurement
    • International presets, alerts, history and distribution views
    • Stereo through 7.1.4 surround support on Windows and macOS

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan and only a 7-day free trial
    • Subscription starts at $49 per month
    • Focused on loudness metering rather than broader audio production
  • Youlean Loudness Meter7.8/10 · Free plan

    Affordable loudness compliance with free metering and a $39 one-time PRO upgrade.

    Visit YouleanFull verdict →
  • VisLM4.4/10 · 7-day trial

    A focused loudness meter for broadcast workflows, with surround support and subscription pricing.

    Visit NUGEN AudioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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