iZotope RX
iZotope RX: A specialist spectral editor for repairing noise, dialogue, and damaged recordings. Ranked #17 of 128 in Audio Editing Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for specialist audio repair and noise removal.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSpecialist audio repair and noise removal
- Free planNo
- Paid from$99 one-time
- Founded2001 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Standalone spectral editor with more than 50 specialized modules
- Repair tools cover noise, clicks, clipping, reverb, and unwanted frequencies
- Works with major DAWs and NLEs including Pro Tools and Logic Pro
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is listed
- Primary focus is restoration rather than general audio production
- Advanced features require the $1,399 Advanced edition
Our verdict on iZotope RX
iZotope RX is an audio repair and restoration suite for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters, and audio post-production teams. Its standalone spectral audio editor and plugin collection address noise, clicks, clipping, hum, reverb, mouth sounds, unwanted frequencies, dialogue interference, and inconsistent silence. The product runs on Windows and macOS, with plugin formats including AU, AAX, AAX Audiosuite, VST3, AU ARA, and VST3 ARA.
The edition structure determines how much restoration depth you get. RX 12 Elements costs $99 one-time and includes six repair plugins, Repair Assistant, and common audio repair tools. RX 12 Standard costs $399 one-time and adds 18 pro audio restoration plugins, a standalone audio editor, Music Rebalance, and Dialogue Isolate. RX 12 Advanced costs $1,399 one-time and includes 50+ audio restoration tools, advanced dialogue and environmental-noise repair, Scene Rebalance, and Ambience Match. The published edition prices are perpetual product prices, while the editions differ in module availability.
RX fits workflows that already use tools such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Reaper, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Reason. Standout capabilities include Spectral De-noise for tonal and broadband noise, Spectral Repair for unwanted sounds and frequencies, Dialogue Isolate for speech under noise and reverb, De-clip for clipped recordings, and Music Rebalance for vocals, bass, drums, and instruments. Choose RX when repair and restoration are central requirements; choose another audio editor if broad general production matters more than specialized cleanup.
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iZotope RX fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99 one-time |
| Supported platforms | Not verified |
| Multitrack editing | Not verified |
| MIDI sequencing | Not verified |
| Third-party plugins | Not verified |
| Noise reduction | Not verified |
| Video synchronization | Not verified |
| Cloud collaboration | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | izotope.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
iZotope RX integrations
iZotope RX lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Logic Pro
- Pro Tools
- Ableton Live
- Cubase
- Nuendo
- Studio One
- Reaper
- FL Studio
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Reason
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- Logic ProA broad audio and MIDI workstation for Apple-based producers and video composers.9.2
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