iZotope Nectar 4 vs iZotope RX 11
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
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.
Specs compared
| 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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