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CleanNoise vs Splitwave

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CleanNoise compared with Splitwave
DetailCleanNoise logo CleanNoiseSplitwave logo Splitwave
What it doesFree background noise remover for audio and video with studio-grade AI Free, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux
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PricingFree 30-second preview with no sign-up. Single file downloads: $0.99 (up to 30 minutes), $1.99 (30-60 minutes). Credit packs: $3.99 for 2 hours, $6.99 for 5 hours (credits never expire). CleanNoise Pro: $9.99/month billed annually ($119.88/year) or $11.99/month billed monthly, includes 15 hours of p Free. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub.
Key features
  • Free 30-second full-quality preview with no sign-up required
  • Remove steady background noise including hum, hiss, wind, fans and crowd chatter
  • Support for audio formats MP3, WAV, M4A/AAC, OGG and FLAC
  • Support for video formats MP4, MOV, MKV and WebM
  • Process files up to one hour in length
  • Batch processing and cleaning history with Pro subscription
  • Works in any web browser without installation
  • Automatic file deletion within 48 hours
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
What makes it different
  • Free full-quality preview before payment with no sign-up or card required
  • Pay only $0.99 per file with no account needed, no subscription trap for one-off files
  • Studio-grade AI that removes noise while preserving natural voice quality
  • Works with both audio and video files in a single tool
  • Tuned specifically for voice preservation in podcasts, interviews and voiceovers
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check17 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)208
Citation Flow (Majestic)2116
Referring domains (Majestic)7113

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