8.9Great
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audio restoration software for repairing, de-noising, and editing audio; the official page now sells RX 12 (RX 11 is superseded).
Plugin comparison
iZotope RX 11 vs Steinberg SpectraLayers 13
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
8.7Great
Steinberg's AI-driven spectral audio editor, updated to version 13 with sound-effect unmixing, spectral reconstruction, and two-voice separation for modern post-production.
Score verdict
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.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | iZotope RX 11 | Steinberg SpectraLayers 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | €359 Pro / €89.99 Elements |
| Dubspot Score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, AAX AudioSuite, AU ARA, VST3 ARA, Standalone application | Standalone, VST3 ARA2, AU ARA2, AAX AudioSuite |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, Advanced (plus RX Post Production Suite 9) | Pro, Elements, Go |
| Tools / modules | 50+ specialized modules in the standalone editor and 20+ plugins that load in a DAW or NLE | — |
| Plugin architecture | 64-bit only across all formats | — |
| macOS support | macOS Sonoma (14.7), Sequoia (15.7), Tahoe (26.2); Intel and Apple silicon (Native & Rosetta) | macOS 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 26 (Intel & Apple silicon) |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) | Windows 10 & 11 21H2+ (x64), Windows 11 on Arm 24H2+ |
| Type | — | Spectral audio editor (standalone + ARA 2) |
| New modules | — | Unmix Sound Effects, Ambience Heal, Reconstruct, Attenuate, Voice DeClick, Unmix Two Voices, Voice DeCrosstalk, Level Check, Fade |
| Released | — | 2026-07-01 |
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