Best Stem Separation Software in 2026

In short: AudioShake is ranked #1 of 21 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of LALAL.AI and Moises. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LALAL.AI. The lowest first paid tier on this page is InSplitter at $1.25/mo.

When you need separate vocal or instrumental parts from a recording, compare the outputs and limits each tool specifies. AudioShake, LALAL.AI and Moises lead the ranking, with Pymss and Fadr also among the first entries. Stem types and export formats describe what you can produce; maximum track length and maximum upload size help you check source-material limits. Batch processing and API access are useful criteria to weigh for repeated or connected workflows. The comparison also covers desktop apps, free plans and paid-from pricing. MVSEP, StemDeck and Ultimate Vocal Remover appear among the other early entries.

21 stem separation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

21ranked
9free plans on this page
$1.25/molowest paid tier
3 Oct 2026last checked
#1 AudioShake Top pick · 8.2 Free plan · $20/mo #2 LALAL.AI Runner-up · 8.0 Free plan · €6.75/mo #3 Moises Also great · 7.6 Free plan · Free
  1. Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    No
    Stem types
    vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, other, piano, guitar, winds, strings
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $20/mofirst paid tier About AudioShakeVisit site
  2. 2 8.0
    Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    7.5 /mo
    Stem types
    Vocals, Instrumental, Drums, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Strings, Wind
    Max upload size
    2,048 MB
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    €6.75/mofirst paid tier About LALAL.AIVisit site
  3. 3 7.6
    Free plan AndroidextensioniOSmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    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
    Max track length
    20 min
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  4. 4 7.6
    Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, other
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  5. 5 7.5
    Free plan apiiOSmacOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    10 /mo
    Stem types
    Vocals, lead vocals, background vocals, bass, instrumental, drums, kick, snare, other drums, melodies, piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, strings, wind, other melodies
    Max upload size
    200 MB
    Max track length
    60 min
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $8.33/mofirst paid tier About FadrVisit site
  6. 6 7.4
    Free plan AndroidapiiOSWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, other, piano, guitar, lead vocals, back vocals, choir, synth, percussion, strings, wind, brass, woodwind, speech, music, effects
    Max upload size
    1,000 MB
    Max track length
    100 min
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  7. 7 7.2
    Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other
    Max upload size
    400 MB
    Max track length
    60 min
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  8. Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    Vocals, Instrumental, Other, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Wind Inst
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  9. Free plan Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    15 /mo
    Stem types
    vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, other
    Max upload size
    500 MB
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $1.25/mofirst paid tier About InSplitterVisit site
  10. 10 6.3
    macOSWindows
    Free plan
    No
    Stem types
    Vocals, Piano, Bass, Drums, Other
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $149/mofirst paid tier About AcousticaVisit site
  11. 11 6.2
    WebmacOSWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    20 /mo
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other; two-stem mode provides vocals and instrumental
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  12. 12 6.1
    WindowsmacOSLinux
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, other instruments
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  13. 13 6.0
    WindowsmacOSLinux
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  14. 14 6.0
    WindowsmacOS
    Free plan
    No
    Stem types
    vocals, bass, drums, guitars, instruments, percussion
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $99/mofirst paid tier About RipX DAWVisit site
  15. Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    7.49 /mo
    Stem types
    vocals, instrumental, drums, bass, guitar, piano, choir, strings, brass, woodwind, saxophone, speech, music, sound effects, and other instruments
    Max upload size
    100 MB
    Max track length
    8 min
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  16. Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    7.99 /mo
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, karaoke, kick, snare, cymbals
    Max track length
    90 min
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  17. 17 5.7
    Web
    Free plan
    No
    Stem types
    lead vocals, backing vocals, instrumental, drums, percussion, bass, guitars, keys, strings, horns
    Max track length
    5 min
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  18. 18 5.7
    Web
    Free plan
    No
    Stem types
    Vocals; instrumental; drums; bass; other; piano; guitar
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  19. 19 5.7
    Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Stem types
    vocals, drums, bass, other, guitar, piano, instrumental
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  20. 20 5.6
    Stem types
    vocals, accompaniment, drums, bass, piano, other
    Batch processing
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
  21. WindowsmacOS
    Stem types
    Drums, Bass, Vocals, Other
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial

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Questions about this list

Which stem separation software is ranked first on Specifiction?

AudioShake is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 8.2. LALAL.AI is second and Moises 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, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.

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