iZotope Nectar 4 vs Thermal
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, Thermal comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| iZotope Nectar 4 | Thermal | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, and Advanced | — |
| Advanced plugins | 13 component plugins | — |
| Plugin architecture | 64-bit only | — |
| Mac support | macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe (Intel and Apple Silicon) | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) | — |
| Included pitch tool | Melodyne 5 essential | — |
| Plugin formats | — | 32 and 64 bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX |
| macOS | — | OS X 10.9 or higher |
| Windows | — | Windows 7 or higher |
| Memory | — | 8GB minimum, 16GB+ recommended |
| Disk space | — | At least 300 MB free |
| Activations | — | Up to 4 computers simultaneously per license |
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