iZotope RX 11 vs FabFilter Timeless 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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 RX 11 | FabFilter Timeless 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $149.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, AAX AudioSuite, AU ARA, VST3 ARA, Standalone application | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native, AudioSuite, CLAP |
| Editions | Elements, Standard, Advanced (plus RX Post Production Suite 9) | — |
| 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 10.13 or higher (64-bit), Apple Silicon and Intel |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (24H2) | — |
| Delay taps | — | Up to 16 delay taps |
| Modulation matrix | — | 50-slot modulation matrix with XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, and envelope followers |
| Filters | — | Up to 6 filters (LP/HP/BP) or Bell/Shelving/Notch EQ types |
| Creative effects | — | 5 optional effects: Drive, Lo-Fi, Diffuse, Dynamics, Pitch |
| Processing | — | Mid/side processing support |
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