MediaInfo vs Voxengo SPAN
MediaInfo
mediaarea.net
Voxengo SPAN
voxengo.comSide by side
| Figure | MediaInfo | Voxengo SPAN |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.9 (#21) |
| API and SDK | Developers can embed MediaInfoLib through static or dynamic interfaces, with SDK guidance for supported languages, initialization, file opening and field retrieval. | The documentation describes SPAN as a plugin loaded by AudioUnit, AAX, VST, or VST3 hosts and does not specify a public API or SDK. |
| Downloads | The download page lists releases for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and multiple Linux distributions, plus a JavaScript module and source builds. | Separate Mac and Windows downloads are offered; the product page lists AU, AAX, and VST3 for Mac and VST, VST3, and AAX for Windows. |
| 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. | Official downloads provide VST, VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX builds. |
| Founded | 2007 | The maker says Voxengo became a full-time commercial endeavor in December 2002. |
| License | MediaInfo is open-source software under a BSD-style license. | Voxengo software is copyrighted proprietary software governed by an accompanying end-user license; redistribution is prohibited unless that license permits it. |
| Purpose | MediaInfo displays technical and tag data for video and audio files. | SPAN is a free real-time FFT audio frequency spectrum analyzer plugin for professional audio and music production applications. |
| Support | Users are directed to FAQs, bug reports, feature requests, issue trackers, and a forum; developers can use the SDK and source build instructions. | Voxengo says customer support issues are handled as soon as possible and directs users to its product-specific Q&A before contacting staff. |
| What it does | MediaInfo presents technical and tag metadata from video and audio files in one interface. | SPAN is a real-time FFT frequency-spectrum analyzer plugin for professional music and audio production. |
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.
Voxengo SPAN
Voxengo SPAN is a free real-time FFT spectrum analyzer plugin for audio and music production applications. It analyzes stereo, mono, mid-side, and surround signals, including 5.1 and 7.1, and can display spectra from two channels or channel groups at once. Metering includes EBU R128 and K-system readings, RMS and true-peak measurements, clipping detection, and stereo correlation. Users can adjust FFT block size, window overlap, visual slope, smoothing, and a secondary spectrum display. Other functions include output power statistics, channel routing and grouping, presets, undo and redo, and A/B comparisons. SPAN is available for Windows and macOS in VST, VST3, and AAX formats, with AudioUnit also listed for Mac. The maker lists Windows XP and later and macOS 10.12 and later, with a 2.5 GHz dual-core or faster processor and at least 4 GB of RAM. Spectrum import and export for track comparisons is a SPAN Plus feature; the free plugin workaround works only in some hosts.