# Audacity vs iZotope Ozone

| Attribute | Audacity | iZotope Ozone |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 50.2 (21% (low)) | 47.4 (40% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 18,360 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A desktop audio editing and recording application available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multiple audio formats, VST3 plugins, and includes AI-powered audio processing capabilities through optional extensions. It is indexed under Audio Editing.","source":"https://www.audacityteam.org/","question":"What is Audacity?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Audacity offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.audacityteam.org/","question":"Is Audacity free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Audacity supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.audacityteam.org/","question":"What platforms does Audacity support?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive desktop audio plugin offering 20 integrated mastering modules for professional engineers. Provides specialized tools for stem processing, equalization, dynamic range control, and audio clarity enhancement across individual tracks and stereo mixes. It is indexed under Audio Editing.","source":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","question":"What is iZotope Ozone?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"iZotope Ozone is a paid product; published pricing starts at $499. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","question":"How much does iZotope Ozone cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"iZotope Ozone supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","question":"What platforms does iZotope Ozone support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for iZotope Ozone, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Reaper and FL Studio, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","question":"What does iZotope Ozone integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"iZotope Ozone is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","question":"Where is iZotope Ozone available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| description.long | A desktop audio editing and recording application available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multiple audio formats, VST3 plugins, and includes AI-powered audio processing capabilities through optional extensions. | A comprehensive desktop audio plugin offering 20 integrated mastering modules for professional engineers. Provides specialized tools for stem processing, equalization, dynamic range control, and audio clarity enhancement across individual tracks and stereo mixes. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application"}` | `{"pricing_model":"perpetual_lifetime_license","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","vst3_and_audio_unit_au_plugin_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 12 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Logic Pro","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Pro Tools","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Ableton Live","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Cubase","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Nuendo","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Studio One","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Reaper","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"FL Studio","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Reason","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Audition","native":true,"category":"daw"},{"name":"Premiere Pro","native":true,"category":"nle"},{"name":"Maschine","native":true,"category":"daw"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","summary":"Completely free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.audacityteam.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:52:03.824Z"}` | `{"type":"perpetual","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Ozone 12 Advanced","summary":"$499.00","features":["20-module suite","Master Assistant","Stem Focus Processing","Advanced Match EQ","Clarity Module","Individual component plugins","Unlimiter","Stem EQ"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":499,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"$499.00 perpetual license. 10-day free trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:50:37.085Z","freeTrialDays":10,"startingPrice":{"amount":499,"currency":"USD"}}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":499,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 41 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0","date":"2026-09-03T10:19:48Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-4.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.9","date":"2026-09-01T15:05:46Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0-beta-4","date":"2026-08-28T15:25:10Z","type":"prerelease","version":"Audacity-4.0.0-beta-4"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.8","date":"2026-06-11T14:32:48Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0-beta-2","date":"2026-06-11T14:33:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"Audacity-4.0.0-beta-2"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.7","date":"2025-12-11T19:48:17Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.6","date":"2025-12-04T18:24:15Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0-alpha-2","date":"2025-11-03T11:42:02Z","type":"prerelease","version":"Audacity-4.0.0-alpha-2"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.5","date":"2025-08-05T09:48:55Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.4","date":"2025-06-10T14:31:27Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.3","date":"2025-03-13T13:07:29Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.2","date":"2025-03-10T14:46:20Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.1","date":"2024-12-12T08:42:33Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.7.0","date":"2024-10-30T17:51:16Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.6.4","date":"2024-09-19T10:30:57Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.6.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.6.3","date":"2024-09-09T15:50:44Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.6.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.6.2","date":"2024-09-03T16:31:00Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.6.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.6.1","date":"2024-07-22T08:06:54Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.6.0","date":"2024-07-16T18:01:23Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.5.1","date":"2024-04-24T16:21:57Z","type":"stable","version":"Audacity-3.5.1"}]` | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.6 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Faudacity%2Faudacity&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Audio Editing)

| Capability | Audacity | iZotope Ozone |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Desktop local application | Desktop local application |
| Editing paradigm | - | - |
| Spectral frequency editing and visualization | - | - |
| AI dialogue isolation and background denoising | - | - |
| Batch processing for file conversion and fx | - | - |
| Loudness metering and normalization lufs ebu r128 | - | - |
| Vst3 and audio unit au plugin support | - | ✓ |
| Ara 2 audio random access daw integration | - | - |
| Multi channel surround and ambisonic editing | - | - |
| Cd authoring and ddp export support | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | - | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | Perpetual lifetime license |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:38:52.151Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*