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AudioUtils compared with Spectro
Detail AudioUtilsSpectro logo Spectro
What it doesFree browser-based audio converter with no uploads or signups required Detects fake lossless audio files on Mac by analyzing spectral content
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 5 conversions per month with 10-second preview output, 20MB file size limit. Pro Weekly: $5.99/week with unlimited conversions, full-length output, 500MB file size limit. Pro Monthly: $9/month with same Pro features. Pro Yearly: $5/month billed as $60/year (44% discount) with same Pro features Personal: $24.99 USD (one-time, 1 Mac). Duo: $39 USD (one-time, 2 Macs). Both plans include unlimited file scans, offline and private analysis, free updates, and 30-day money-back guarantee. Free trial: 100 tracks with no time limit and no account required.
Key features
  • Local browser-based processing with WebAssembly
  • Works offline once page loads
  • Support for MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, WMA, AIFF, Opus
  • Unlimited conversions with Pro subscription
  • 500MB file size limit on Pro plans
  • Audio editing tools including cutter, joiner, compressor, and speed changer
  • Cross-device access with Pro subscription
  • Works on all modern browsers and operating systems
  • Full FFT spectral analysis with automatic LOSSLESS, MEDIUM, or FAKE verdict per track
  • Batch scanning and CSV export of results with verdict, format, bitrate, cutoff frequency and confidence score
  • Automatic macOS Finder color tags applied directly to files
  • Rekordbox XML import without drag and drop required
  • Support for WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis and Opus formats
  • Folder watch mode with automatic analysis of new tracks
  • M3U and M3U8 playlist import for Traktor, VirtualDJ and other software
  • Bulk spectrogram PNG export for analyzed tracks
  • Completely offline operation with no internet or account required
  • 99% accuracy on transcoding detection based on peer-reviewed research across 2,512 songs
What makes it different
  • Files stay on your device with no server uploads
  • No installation, plugin, or account signup required
  • Works offline after initial page load
  • Processes audio at full CPU speed locally in browser
  • Conversion starts immediately without upload delays
  • Native macOS application optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel with full sandboxing and notarization
  • One-time purchase with free updates, never a subscription or per-track fee
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases
  • Based on peer-reviewed research from 2009 ACM Multimedia & Security Workshop
  • Works with existing DJ workflows including Rekordbox, Traktor and VirtualDJ
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −1 (down) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)217
Citation Flow (Majestic)2522
Referring domains (Majestic)13627

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