MediaInfo vs Open Sound Meter
MediaInfo
mediaarea.netOpen Sound Meter
opensoundmeter.comSide by side
| Figure | MediaInfo | Open Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2018 |
| Purpose | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. | Open Sound Meter is a sound measurement application for tuning audio systems in real time. |
| Support | Users are directed to FAQs, bug reports, feature requests, issue trackers, and a forum; developers can use the SDK and source build instructions. | Users can contact support by email or post in the Facebook group, and the maker offers paid consultations in Russian or English. |
Plans
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
Open Sound Meter
- CommunityFree
- Desktop ProPrice not published
- iPad appPrice not published
- Pro + CloudPrice not published
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.
Open Sound Meter
Open Sound Meter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.