MiniMeters vs Voxengo SPAN
MiniMeters
minimeters.app
Voxengo SPAN
voxengo.comSide by side
| Figure | MiniMeters | Voxengo SPAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.9 (#21) |
| Documentation | The help center covers installation, audio routing, updates, window management, themes, troubleshooting, crash reports and known limitations. | The product page links English, French, German, and Russian user guides, including a seven-page English PDF covering spectrum, statistics, metering, and correlation. |
| Purpose | MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. | SPAN is a free real-time FFT audio frequency spectrum analyzer plugin for professional audio and music production applications. |
| Support | Support is offered through Discord and email. | Voxengo says customer support issues are handled as soon as possible and directs users to its product-specific Q&A before contacting staff. |
| System requirements | Windows requires Windows 10 or newer and an x86_64 processor. | The stated minimum is a 2.5 GHz dual-core processor and 4 GB RAM; Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and later plus macOS 10.12 and later are listed, with Apple Silicon and current macOS versions supported. |
| What it does | MiniMeters is a desktop audio-metering application and plug-in suite for monitoring stereo inputs, outputs and DAW audio. | SPAN is a real-time FFT frequency-spectrum analyzer plugin for professional music and audio production. |
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In their own words
MiniMeters
MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The standalone app can monitor stereo input or supported system output, or receive audio from its Audio Server plug-in. Its modules display VU, waveform, spectrogram, spectrum, stereometer, loudness, and oscilloscope measurements. Users can arrange meters in a horizontal bar, separate them into windows, or use Quad Layout. MiniMeters can record audio directly and clip the previous 10 or 60 seconds of received audio. Individual plug-ins come in VST3, CLAP, and Audio Unit formats, and require a compatible host. The maker describes it as a display tool for measurements, not an audio processor. The no-time-limit demo is limited to Waveform and Loudness modules and places demo text on screen. The paid product costs 20.00 USD once, with a minimum price of $20 USD, and includes the standalone app, Audio Server plug-in, and meter plug-ins. Minimum requirements include Windows 10, macOS 10.15, or Linux kernel 5.4.0-174; macOS 14.2 is required for audio output capture.
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.