Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Ozone 12 Advanced is iZotope's AI-assisted mastering suite with 20 modules, including Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, and IRC 5 Maximizer.
Ozone 12 Standard: 14 mastering modules, IRC 5 Maximizer, Bass Control and Master Assistant's Custom flow. $219 at Plugin Boutique; upgrade from Elements $165, crossgrade $199.
Technical matrix
| Signal | iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced | iZotope Ozone 12 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €549 | $219 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.0 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows |
| Edition | Ozone 12 Advanced | Ozone 12 Standard |
| Modules | 20 editable mastering modules + component plugins | Bass Control, Dynamic EQ, Dynamics, Equalizer, Exciter, Imager, Master Rebalance, Match EQ, Maximizer (IRC 5), Stabilizer, Vintage Compressor, Vintage EQ, Vintage Limiter, Vintage Tape |
| New in 12 | Stem EQ, Bass Control, Unlimiter, IRC 5, Custom Assistant flow | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit; VST2 discontinued) | AAX, AU, VST3, 64-bit only (no VST2) |
| Platforms | macOS 14.7+ / 15.7+ / 26.1+; Windows 10 22H2 / Windows 11 24H2 | — |
| Trial | 10-day free trial | — |
| Features | — | Master Assistant with Custom flow and Assistant View, Assistive Vocal Balance, Track Referencing, Transient/Sustain modes, Delta buttons, Dither |
| Advanced only | — | Stem EQ, Unlimiter, Clarity, Impact, Low End Focus, Spectral Shaper, modules as separate plugins, Stem Focus, Codec Preview, Relay |
| Systems | — | macOS 14.8, 15.8 or 26; Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 24H2; Intel or Apple silicon |
| Upgrades at Plugin Boutique | — | $129 from any earlier Ozone Standard; $165 from Ozone Elements; $199 crossgrade from any paid iZotope product |
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