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
iZotope Nectar 4 vs Thermal
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Effect / Output
Thermal
8.3Great
Thermal is an interactive distortion plugin (effect) from Output for multi-stage distortion, filtering, and effects processing.
Score verdict
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.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | 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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