Decibel
Decibel: A cross-platform meter for detailed loudness, dynamics, phase, and spectrum analysis. Ranked #12 of 43 in Audio Analysis Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for cross-platform loudness and dynamics metering.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forCross-platform loudness and dynamics metering
- Free planNo
- Paid from$149 one-time
- Real-time analysisYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Decibel
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 loudness, dynamics, true peak, spectrum, phase, stereo, VU, and digital RMS/peak measurement. It can run as a standalone application or in AU, VST3, and AAX formats, with support for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android display devices.
According to the vendor's pricing information, Decibel costs $149 as a one-time purchase. The published offer includes a 30-day fully featured trial, and an educational program provides approved students and teachers with a 40% discount. The listed plan includes real-time audio metering, offline file analysis, standalone and plug-in formats, and iOS and Android display support. That structure makes the purchase easier to assess before committing, while the single listed plan keeps the feature set straightforward rather than dividing core analysis across multiple paid tiers.
Its strongest fit is for workflows that need several analysis views in one tool. A LUFS meter and histogram support loudness review, while the spectrum analyzer, spectrogram, Phase Scope, stereo correlation monitoring, VU meters, and true-peak metering cover different parts of technical evaluation. Exportable reports and statistics, customizable modules and layouts, and mobile display mirroring over Wi-Fi or USB add flexibility. Decibel integrates with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Studio One, Luna, and Premiere Pro. Choose it for detailed cross-platform metering and offline analysis; choose another tool if you need a broader production environment or mobile devices to perform the full analysis independently.
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Decibel fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $149 one-time |
| Real-time analysis | Yes |
| Offline file analysis | Yes |
| Loudness standards | Yes |
| Maximum channels | Not verified |
| Plugin support | Vst |
| Analysis views | LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud, super meter |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Studio One, Luna … |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | process.audio |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Decibel integrations
Decibel lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Pro Tools
- Cubase
- Logic Pro X
- Ableton Live
- Studio One
- Luna
- Premiere Pro
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