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Youlean Loudness Meter
What it is
Youlean Loudness Meter measures perceived audio loudness to help prepare material for TV or streaming release. It provides LUFS loudness, loudness range, dynamic range and true peak measurements, with real-time and offline file analysis. Film, TV and gaming presets include standards such as ITU-R BS.1770-4 and EBU R128; streaming presets are included with PRO. The app runs on Windows 7 or newer and macOS 10.13 or newer, as a standalone application or through VST2, VST3, AUv2 and AAX plugins. Supported hosts listed by the maker include FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase and Pro Tools. The free plan includes up to six channels and permits commercial use. PRO adds streaming presets, a dynamics graph, custom presets, measurement exports and a command-line tool. The free plan is free, and PRO is $4,939, paid once. Plugin analysis cannot change loudness, though the download page separately describes file or drag-and-drop normalization.
For and against
For
- Free plan permits commercial use.
- Measures loudness, range, dynamics and true peak.
- Supports up to six channels.
- Works as a standalone app or plugin.
- PRO exports measurements as PDF, PNG or SVG.
Against
- Plugin analysis cannot alter audio loudness.
- Streaming presets require PRO.
- PRO costs $4,939, paid once.
The verdict
Youlean Loudness Meter offers measurement tools for audio release preparation, with a free plan and a broader PRO feature set. Check the plugin analysis limitation and the listed PRO price against your workflow.
Who it suits
It suits audio creators who need loudness measurements for film, TV, gaming or streaming delivery. The free plan may fit users who need analysis without PRO features.
Plans and prices
Free
Film, TV and gaming presets · LU, INT, TP, LRA, PLR and DR readouts · Mono, stereo and 5.1 channels · No command-line tool
Read 30 Sep 2026 · youlean.co
PRO
Everything in Free plus streaming presets, dynamics graph, exports, custom presets, command-line tool and lifetime free updates
Read 30 Sep 2026 · youlean.co
On the record
- Analysis and exports
- PRO supports drag-and-drop audio or video analysis and exports measurements as PDF, PNG or SVG.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The maker lists FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase and Pro Tools as supported hosts.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Formats
- It is available as a standalone application and as VST2, VST3, AUv2 and AAX plugins; the download page also lists a command-line tool.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- License terms
- The EULA says the free version can be installed on unlimited devices and used commercially, while PRO device use depends on the purchased license except for personal use.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Limit
- The product page says the plugin performs analysis and cannot alter audio loudness; the download page separately describes file or drag-and-drop normalization.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maker and founding
- Julijan Nikolic says he created Youlean Loudness Meter for the KVR Developer Challenge in 2016.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Measurements
- The product describes LUFS loudness, loudness range, dynamic range and true peak measurements.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The current download page requires Windows 7 or newer or macOS 10.13 or newer.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Presets
- Film, TV and gaming presets include standards such as ITU-R BS.1770-4 and EBU R128; PRO adds streaming presets.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy and connectivity
- The EULA says internet access is optional, license and update checks use HTTP GET, and the software sends no data to external servers.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says Youlean does not store credit card details and uses Google Analytics cookies to analyze website use.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The meter measures perceived audio loudness and helps prepare audio for TV or streaming release.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Refunds
- The EULA offers a full refund if the customer contacts Youlean within 30 days and Youlean cannot resolve the issue.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- PRO purchasers are entitled to online support by submitting a support ticket.youlean.co · read 30 Sep 2026
