Decibel vs Open Sound Meter
Decibel
process.audioOpen Sound Meter
opensoundmeter.comSide by side
| Figure | Decibel | Open Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 8.4 (#6) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Purpose | Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers. | Open Sound Meter is a sound measurement application for tuning audio systems in real time. |
| Support | Process.Audio says it usually responds to support messages within 24 hours. | Users can contact support by email or post in the Facebook group, and the maker offers paid consultations in Russian or English. |
Plans
Open Sound Meter
- CommunityFree
- Desktop ProPrice not published
- iPad appPrice not published
- Pro + CloudPrice not published
In their own words
Decibel
Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers, and can also analyze tracks offline. Its modules measure loudness (LUFS), dynamics (TrueDyn), true peak, RMS, frequency content, and stereo phase. Users can drag a track into the app for offline analysis and export measurement statistics. Available analysis views include LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud, and super meter. Decibel comes as 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugins, plus a standalone version. The product page lists compatibility with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna, as well as Premiere Pro; DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are described as coming soon. It can connect unlimited iOS and Android displays over Wi-Fi or USB for real-time metering. Decibel is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The maker says it complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards. Licenses are perpetual and include free updates, with no subscriptions.
Open Sound Meter
Open Sound Meter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.