MiniMeters
MiniMeters: A compact desktop meter suite covering analysis, routing, recording, and clipping tools. Ranked #37 of 43 in Audio Analysis Software by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for compact all-purpose metering.
At a glance
- Editor score4.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCompact all-purpose metering
- Free planNo
- Paid from$20 one-time
- Real-time analysisYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines VU, waveform, spectrogram, spectrum, stereo, loudness, and oscilloscope views
- Supports VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP plug-ins across three desktop platforms
- Adds DAW routing, recording, and clips from the previous 10 or 60 seconds
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with a $20 one-time purchase and no free plan
- Supports stereo input or output with a two-channel capacity
- Focused on desktop use across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Our verdict on MiniMeters
MiniMeters is a desktop audio metering application and plug-in suite for audio professionals who need several real-time analysis views in one compact tool. It monitors stereo input or output audio and can also receive audio from a DAW through its Audio Server plug-in. The feature set covers VU metering, waveform display, spectrogram, spectrum analysis, stereo width, balance, correlation, loudness, and an oscilloscope with pitch-following mode. Recording and short audio-clipping tools extend it beyond basic visual metering.
Its strongest fit is breadth within a stereo monitoring workflow. The spectrogram supports configurable FFT sizes and scales, while spectrum analysis includes target-curve overlays. Loudness measurement offers LUFS and RMS modes, and the Pop-out and Quad layouts provide alternate ways to arrange the views. The Audio Server plug-in handles DAW routing, while VST3, Audio Unit, and CLAP support gives the suite several plug-in formats for compatible workflows. Buyers who want multiple analysis perspectives without assembling separate meters should find the feature mix relevant.
The published plan structure is simple: MiniMeters costs $20 as a one-time purchase and includes the standalone application, Audio Server plug-in, and meter plug-ins. A separate demo download is available, and the purchase link points to itch.io, where regional tax or payment differences may apply. MiniMeters suits audio professionals seeking compact stereo metering on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It is less suitable for buyers who need a free plan, more than two channels, or analysis beyond its desktop and stereo-focused scope.
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MiniMeters fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20 one-time |
| Real-time analysis | Yes |
| Offline file analysis | Yes |
| Loudness standards | Not verified |
| Maximum channels | 2 channels |
| Plugin support | Vst |
| Analysis views | VU, waveform, spectrogram, spectrum, stereometer, loudness, oscilloscope |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: VST3, Audio Unit, CLAP |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | minimeters.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
MiniMeters integrations
MiniMeters lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- VST3
- Audio Unit
- CLAP
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