Best Audio Mastering Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DSP-Quattro is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of IK Multimedia ReSing and Tunr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is IK Multimedia ReSing. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Waves Curves AQ at $20.83/mo.
Mastering software helps you shape finished audio and prepare it for delivery. Compare the tools on album sequencing, batch processing, delivery formats, loudness standards, stereo processing and supported plug-in formats, then weigh free plans, starting prices and workflow type against how you work. DSP-Quattro and StudioZIO Mastering Suite lead the ranking, with WaveLab and HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master among the next entries. FabFilter Pro-L 2, Acoustica, Softube Flow Mastering Suite and TDR Limiter 6 GE also appear near the top. If your process handles multiple tracks or relies on specific formats, those comparison points can help narrow the options.
31 audio mastering software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Workflow type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSP-Quattro | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $49/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 2 |  IK Multimedia ReSing | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 3 | Tunr | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | Voxengo SPAN | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | No | — | plugin | View |
| 5 |  Matchering | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | StudioZIO Mastering Suite | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 7 | oXygen Mastering Suite | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | plugin | View |
| 8 |  FUSER | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 9 |  Sonoris DDP Creator | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | standalone | View |
| 10 |  Waves Curves AQ | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20.83/mo | No | — | plugin | View |
| 11 | Acoustica | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $149/mo | No | — | plugin | View |
| 12 | HOFA CD-Burn.DDP.Master | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | standalone | View |
| 13 | iZotope RX | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Pyramix | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | standalone | View |
| 15 |  TDR Limiter 6 GE | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 16 | WaveLab | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 17 | Acustica Audio Erin Studio | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | plugin | View |
| 18 |  Brainworx bx_masterdesk | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 14.99 /mo | plugin | View |
| 19 | FabFilter Pro-L 2 | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 20 |  LANDR Mastering Plugin | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 21 | Softube Flow Mastering Suite | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 22 |  Soren | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | standalone | View |
| 23 | DMG Audio Limitless | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 24 |  FLUX:: Elixir | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
| 25 |  Initial Audio Master Suite | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | plugin | View |
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Questions about this list
Which audio mastering software is ranked first on Inferse?
DSP-Quattro is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.0. IK Multimedia ReSing is second and Tunr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Waves Curves AQ has the lowest first paid tier we found: $20.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.