ACRCloud vs SpectraView Meter
ACRCloud
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| Figure | ACRCloud | SpectraView Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Documentation depth | The documentation site contains console tutorials, SDK references, API references, metadata endpoints and file-scanning examples. | The official guide documents installation, host insertion, every meter view, settings, resizing, reset behavior and supported hosts. |
| Privacy | ACRCloud's privacy policy says personal data processing is handled in line with GDPR and applicable country-specific data protection regulations. | The maker’s privacy policy says SpectraView does not transmit data to external servers and has no cloud processing, analytics, tracking identifiers, or advertising. |
| Support | ACRCloud says technical support covers API integration, troubleshooting and workflow optimization, with English as the primary support language. | Support is provided by email, with requests asking for the DAW, DAW version, macOS version and optionally a sample file or screen recording. |
| What it does | ACRCloud is a business audio-recognition platform for identifying, enriching and monitoring audio from files, streams and live broadcasts. | SpectraView Meter is a real-time DAW insert that measures loudness, spectrum, level and dynamics without changing the audio signal. |
Plans
In their own words
ACRCloud
ACRCloud provides audio recognition services for files, streams, and live broadcasts. Its music recognition uses a fingerprint database of more than 150 million tracks, and results can include links to Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and YouTube, as well as ISRC and UPC codes. Other listed capabilities include metadata, AI music detection, broadcast monitoring, cover song identification, second-screen sync, copyright compliance, audience measurement, humming recognition, offline recognition, and speech to text. Teams can assemble workflows with APIs, SDKs, console tools, and documentation. Mobile SDK references cover iOS, Android, and Unity; its Go SDK supports Linux and macOS. The service is aimed at music services, broadcasters, labels, distributors, advertisers, automotive platforms, brands, and rights organizations. Distributors can compare user-generated content with the music database to identify copyright infringement risk. The platform supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The listed trial is free for 14 days, with full API access and no credit card required.
SpectraView Meter
SpectraView Meter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.