Youlean Loudness Meter review
Affordable loudness compliance with free metering and a $39 one-time PRO upgrade.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 macOS. The software provides real-time loudness measurement, offline audio or video file analysis, LUFS, loudness range, dynamics, and true-peak metering. Its presets cover film, TV, gaming, and streaming workflows, while channel support includes mono, stereo, and 5.1. The free edition never expires and includes LU, INT, TP, LRA, PLR, and DR readouts.
Pricing is straightforward. The Free plan costs $0 as a one-time payment and includes film, TV, and gaming presets, core loudness readouts, and mono, stereo, and 5.1 support. PRO costs $39 plus tax as a one-time payment. It adds streaming presets, a dynamics graph, PDF, PNG, and SVG export, custom preset saving, A/B save states, and drag-and-drop analysis. The PRO edition also includes lifetime updates. A 30-day money-back guarantee is available, and taxes vary by buyer location.
Platform fit is a central strength. Youlean Loudness Meter is available as a standalone application, command-line tool, and VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plug-in. Listed integrations include FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase, and Pro Tools. Distribution, histogram, mini, and measurement views support both quick checks and more detailed review. Choose it if you need affordable loudness compliance across production or delivery workflows, especially with a supported DAW. Consider another option if you need a platform beyond Windows or macOS, or if your workflow requires streaming presets and file drag-and-drop analysis without upgrading.
Youlean Loudness Meter pros and cons
- 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
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