Best Audio Restoration Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Cathar is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CEDAR Cambridge and Neiro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LANDR ReHance at $11.99/mo.
Audio restoration needs vary with the recording and the kinds of damage you need to address. Compare entries on noise reduction, hum removal, click and crackle removal, and declip repair; spectral repair adds another capability to consider. Batch processing and workflow format can help you judge how each option fits your production process. Cathar, Neiro, and CEDAR Cambridge lead the 21 ranked entries, followed by PD Cleaner and VinylRest. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points of comparison. Start with the repairs your source material calls for, then consider the listed workflow and cost details.
21 audio restoration 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 | Noise reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cathar | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  CEDAR Cambridge | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  Neiro | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | SpectraLayers Pro | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Wave Arts Master Restoration Suite 6 | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | Diamond Cut Audio Restoration Tools 11.09 | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | @audio/denoise | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Acoustica | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $149/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 9 | iZotope RX | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 10 | LANDR ReHance | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.99/mo | No | 8.25 /mo | — | View |
| 11 |  Algorithmix Sound Laundry | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Algorithmix Sound Rescue | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  PD Cleaner | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  VinylRest | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Wave Corrector | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | Accentize DeRoom | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Vinyl Restoration Suite | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Waves Restoration | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Supertone Clear | 4.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 20 | Antinode Clear (formerly Supertone Clear) | 4.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 21 | Aulio Studio | 4.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 9.99 /mo | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which audio restoration software is ranked first on Inferse?
Cathar is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 5.6. CEDAR Cambridge is second and Neiro third.
How many of these have a free plan?
0 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LANDR ReHance has the lowest first paid tier we found: $11.99/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.