Best for
Best for independent artists who master and release music regularly and want both in one subscription.
- Freelancers
- Small and mid-sized
AI Sound & Audio Comparison
eMastered vs. iZotope Ozone
At a glance
At a glance
Best for
Best for producers and engineers who master their own tracks and want to keep control of the chain.
- Freelancers
- Small and mid-sized
- Enterprise
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Full Comparison
| Criterion | eMastered | iZotope Ozone |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $156 / year Paid once for twelve months. Also $19 a month on a twelve-month commitment, or $49 a month with no commitment. | lower value Elements $55 Standard $219, Advanced $499. |
| Free trial | Free 20-second preview, plus a 14-day refund | 10-day free trial |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Output | Mastered music tracks and separated stems | Mastered audio |
| What it does | Mastering finished music mixes, with stem separation and distribution around it | Mastering suite that finishes a mix, with an AI assistant that builds the chain and modules you can then edit |
| Noise removal and repair | No, the engine masters a completed mix rather than repairing a damaged recording | No, there is no de-noise, de-click or de-hum module; iZotope puts repair and restoration in RX |
| Mastering and loudness | Yes, unlimited mastering of WAV, AIFF and MP3 mixes, including reference mastering against a track you supply | Yes, this is the core: Master Assistant with genre targets, LUFS loudness targets and adjustable processing strength, plus Maximizer with the IRC 5 algorithm |
| Where it runs | In the browser: upload a finished stereo mix, hear a 20-second preview, then download the master | Plugin in a DAW, as AAX, AU or VST3 on 64-bit systems |
| Also included | Stemify separation into six stems, unlimited distribution to major streaming and download platforms, the ATOM synthesizer plugin and a Linkify link-in-bio page | 20 modules in Advanced including Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stabilizer, Master Rebalance and four Vintage processors, plus Stem Focus, Track Referencing, Codec Preview and Assistive Vocal Balance |
| API | Only on request: the published plans carry no API, and the fair usage policy points labels and collectives to support@emastered.com for an enterprise-grade plan that adds API access. No public documentation | N/A |
| Deployment | more entries Cloud (SaaS), Browser-based | On-premise |
| Support | Email helpdesk | Not stated |
| Onboarding | Documentation and knowledge base | Documentation and knowledge base |
| Company size | Freelancers, Small and mid-sized | more entries Freelancers, Small and mid-sized, Enterprise |
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The short version
Key Differences
- Starting price eMastered From $156 / year iZotope Ozone Elements $55
- Free trial eMastered Free 20-second preview, plus a 14-day refund iZotope Ozone 10-day free trial
- Deployment eMastered Cloud (SaaS), Browser-based iZotope Ozone On-premise
- Company size eMastered Freelancers, Small and mid-sized iZotope Ozone Freelancers, Small and mid-sized, Enterprise
- Output eMastered Mastered music tracks and separated stems iZotope Ozone Mastered audio
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The trade-offs
Strengths and Limitations
eMastered
Strengths
- Unlimited mastering, stem separation and distribution on one subscription
- Reference mastering against a track you choose
- A 20-second preview plays before any payment
Limitations
- No ongoing free tier, a download needs a subscription
- Masters a finished stereo mix only, not stems or tracked-out files
- The no-commitment rate is more than double the annual one
iZotope Ozone
Strengths
- Master Assistant builds a chain from the audio and leaves every step editable
- Twenty mastering modules in Advanced, usable inside Ozone or as individual plugins
- Genre targets, LUFS loudness targets and Codec Preview for checking streaming delivery
Limitations
- Advanced at $499 is a professional-level price
- Elements gives the assistant but no access to the individual modules
- Desktop plugin for a DAW, not a browser service
Plans
Pricing
eMastered
- Monthly $49 Billed every 30 days, cancel any time.
- Yearly, billed monthly $19 Per month on a twelve-month commitment.
- Yearly, paid upfront $156 One payment for twelve months of full access.
iZotope Ozone
- Ozone 12 Elements $55 Master Assistant with Assistant View and Custom flow, plus Assistive Vocal Balance. Individual modules not accessible.
- Ozone 12 Standard $219 14 mastering tools and a range of AI-powered features.
- Ozone 12 Advanced $499 The complete 20-module suite, usable inside Ozone or as individual plugins.
What users say
Review Scores · opens after launch
eMastered
- Ease of use
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- User interface
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- Onboarding
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- Support and service
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- Value for money
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- Features
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iZotope Ozone
- Ease of use
- Not rated yet
- User interface
- Not rated yet
- Onboarding
- Not rated yet
- Support and service
- Not rated yet
- Value for money
- Not rated yet
- Features
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Where this comes from
Where this comes from
eMastered https://emastered.com · no check date recorded yet
iZotope Ozone https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html · no check date recorded yet
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