Decibel vs Spek
Decibel
process.audioSpek
spek.ccSide by side
| Figure | Decibel | Spek |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 8.4 (#6) | 7.5 (#29) |
| Formats | The product page lists 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugin formats, plus a standalone version. | It supports popular lossy and lossless audio formats using FFmpeg libraries. |
| Purpose | Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers. | Spek analyses audio files by displaying their spectrograms. |
| Support | Process.Audio says it usually responds to support messages within 24 hours. | The project asks users to report bugs and request features through its GitHub issue tracker. |
Plans
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.