7.8Good
iZotope Nectar 4 is a vocal processing plugin suite with AI-assisted tools for pitch correction, EQ, compression, reverb, and harmonies.
Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
iZotope Nectar 4 is a vocal processing plugin suite with AI-assisted tools for pitch correction, EQ, compression, reverb, and harmonies.
iZotope's industry-standard audio restoration software for repairing, de-noising, and editing audio; the official page now sells RX 12 (RX 11 is superseded).
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, iZotope RX 11 comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | iZotope Nectar 4 | iZotope RX 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, AAX AudioSuite, AU ARA, VST3 ARA, Standalone application |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, and Advanced | Elements, Standard, Advanced (plus RX Post Production Suite 9) |
| Advanced plugins | 13 component plugins | — |
| Plugin architecture | 64-bit only | 64-bit only across all formats |
| Mac support | macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe (Intel and Apple Silicon) | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) |
| Included pitch tool | Melodyne 5 essential | — |
| Tools / modules | — | 50+ specialized modules in the standalone editor and 20+ plugins that load in a DAW or NLE |
| macOS support | — | macOS Sonoma (14.7), Sequoia (15.7), Tahoe (26.2); Intel and Apple silicon (Native & Rosetta) |
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