Best Stem Separation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: LALAL.AI is ranked #1 of 21 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of AudioShake and Fadr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is AudioShake. The lowest first paid tier on this page is InSplitter at $1.25/mo.
When you need separate vocal or instrument parts from a recording, stem separation tools can fit into editing, production or repeatable audio workflows. Compare stem types and export formats with maximum track length and upload size to see how each handles your source material. Batch processing and API access may matter for recurring jobs, while desktop app availability, free plans and paid-from pricing add workflow and cost considerations. The ranking begins with LALAL.AI and AudioShake, followed by Fadr and MVSEP. Pymss, StemDeck, InSplitter and Moises are also among the first entries. Check the listed criteria against the audio you work with and how you plan to process it.
21 stem separation 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 | Stem types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LALAL.AI | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €6.75/mo | Yes | 7.5 /mo | Vocals, Instrumental, Drums, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Strings, Wind | View |
| 2 | AudioShake | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | No | — | vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, other, piano, guitar, winds, strings | View |
| 3 | Fadr | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.33/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | Vocals, lead vocals, background vocals, bass, instrumental, drums, kick, snare, other drums, melodies, piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, strings, wind, other melodies | View |
| 4 | MVSEP | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, other, piano, guitar, lead vocals, back vocals, choir, synth, percussion, strings, wind, brass, woodwind, speech, music, effects | View |
| 5 | Pymss | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | vocals, drums, bass, other | View |
| 6 |  StemDeck | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other | View |
| 7 | InSplitter | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.25/mo | Yes | 15 /mo | vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, other | View |
| 8 | Moises | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Lead/Backing Vocals, Male/Female Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Rhythm/Solo Guitars, Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Toms, Cymbals, Strings, Percussion, Keys, Piano, Grand Piano, Woodwind, Wind, Brass, Reeds, Other | View |
| 9 |  Ultimate Vocal Remover | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Vocals, Instrumental, Other, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Wind Inst | View |
| 10 | MusiCraft Stem Splitter | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 7.49 /mo | vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, guitar, piano, choir, strings, brass, woodwind, saxophone, speech, music, sound effects, and other instruments | View |
| 11 | AudioStem.ai | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 7.99 /mo | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, karaoke, kick, snare, cymbals | View |
| 12 |  Sonura | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 20 /mo | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other; two-stem mode provides vocals and instrumental | View |
| 13 | UnMixLabs | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | vocals, drums, bass, other, guitar, piano, instrumental | View |
| 14 | Audiola | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other | View |
| 15 | Acoustica | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $149/mo | No | — | Vocals, Piano, Bass, Drums, Other | View |
| 16 |  Open-Unmix | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | vocals, drums, bass, other instruments | View |
| 17 | RipX DAW | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | — | vocals, bass, drums, guitars, instruments, percussion | View |
| 18 |  Spleeter | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | vocals, accompaniment, drums, bass, piano, other | View |
| 19 |  PhonicMind | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | lead vocals, backing vocals, instrumental, drums, percussion, bass, guitars, keys, strings, horns | View |
| 20 | StemSplit | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Vocals; instrumental; drums; bass; other; piano; guitar | View |
| 21 |  zplane PEEL STEMS 2 | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Drums, Bass, Vocals, Other | View |
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Questions about this list
Which stem separation software is ranked first on Inferse?
LALAL.AI is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.4. AudioShake is second and Fadr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, InSplitter has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.25/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.