iZotope RX vs Waves Ultimate
| iZotope RX | Waves Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $99/mo | $20.83/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 99 one-time | — |
| Plugin formats | AU, AAX, AAX Audiosuite, VST3, AU ARA, VST3 ARA | AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units, VST3 |
| Effect types | Noise reduction, de-clicking, de-clipping, de-hum, de-reverb, de-ess, de-plosive, de-rustle, dialogue isolation, spectral repair, EQ, loudness control, music rebalance, breath control, ambience matching | vocal production, analog modeling, mastering, compression, EQ, effects, instruments, saturation, channel strips, noise reduction, surround processing |
| License model | perpetual | subscription |
| Oversampling | Yes | — |
| Product scope | suite | suite |
| External sidechain | — | Yes |
| Surround support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Audio Plugins. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Waves Ultimate scores higher on our published basis.