LiveSpec vs MediaInfo
LiveSpec
linearphase.comMediaInfo
mediaarea.netSide by side
| Figure | LiveSpec | MediaInfo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.50/mo | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 7.9 (#17) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Purpose | LiveSpec is a professional real-time audio analysis application for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. |
| Support | The guide directs users to the website or in-app support options and lists [email protected]. | Users are directed to FAQs, bug reports, feature requests, issue trackers, and a forum; developers can use the SDK and source build instructions. |
Plans
LiveSpec
- All Access (introductory monthly)$17.99 a month
- All Access (introductory annual)$149.99 a year
MediaInfo
- Free MediaInfoFree
- MediaInfoFree
- macOS app$0.99, paid once
- More features (yearly)$2.99 a year
- More features (lifetime)$7.99, paid once
- Professional servicesPriced on request
In their own words
MediaInfo
MediaInfo displays technical and tag information for video and audio files. It reports details about the container, video and audio streams, text, and chapters, and reads formats including MPEG-4, Matroska, AVI, MXF, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, MP3, AAC, FLAC, SRT, and ASS. Results can be viewed in text, sheet, tree, or HTML form and exported as text, CSV, or HTML. The software is available as a graphical interface, command-line tool, and library, with operating-system shell integration through drag and drop and context menus. MediaInfo is open-source under a BSD-style license; its listed software price is free. MediaInfoOnline offers a browser-based option and states that files remain on the user's machine rather than being uploaded to MediaArea servers, though it is described as a technology preview. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux distributions, as well as a JavaScript module and source builds. MediaArea separately offers integration, maintenance, development, and support services at unlisted prices.