MediaInfo vs Spek
MediaInfo
mediaarea.netSpek
spek.ccSide by side
| Figure | MediaInfo | Spek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.5 (#29) |
| Downloads | The download page lists releases for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and multiple Linux distributions, plus a JavaScript module and source builds. | The download page offers a source tarball for BSD/GNU/Linux, Windows installer and archive, and a macOS installer. |
| Export | Reports can be exported as text, CSV or HTML from the desktop product. | Users can save a spectrogram as an image file. |
| Formats | Supported analysis includes families such as MP4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, MPEG, MXF, MPEG-TS, WMV, FLV, Real, FLAC, AAC, DTS and many subtitle formats. | It supports popular lossy and lossless audio formats using FFmpeg libraries. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2010 |
| License | MediaInfo is open-source software under a BSD-style license. | Spek is free and open-source software licensed under GPLv3. |
| Purpose | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. | Spek analyses audio files by displaying their spectrograms. |
| Support | Users are directed to FAQs, bug reports, feature requests, issue trackers, and a forum; developers can use the SDK and source build instructions. | The project asks users to report bugs and request features through its GitHub issue tracker. |
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
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.