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AIVA vs Masterchannel
Both are professional tools for music & audio production. AIVA has a lower monthly price and a free trial.
AIVAAiva Technologies Sarl, Luxembourg (LU)GDPR: Limitedfree plan · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
MasterchannelMasterchannel AS, Oslo (Norway)GDPR: LimitedArtist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- AIVA is cheaper: €11 per month, against €15 with Masterchannel.
- AIVA has a free trial; we couldn't find one for Masterchannel.
| Criterion | AIVA | Masterchannel |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | free plan | Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | EU | EU |
Choose AIVA if…
- you care about the monthly price
- you want to try it for free first
- What you're looking for: generate music in 250+ styles
Choose Masterchannel if…
- What you're looking for: AI mastering with engineer profiles
- What you're looking for: specify genre and mood
- What you're looking for: align loudness with streaming
Features of AIVA
- Generate music in 250+ styles
- Create your own style models
- Upload audio or MIDI as influence
- Edit generated tracks
- Download in MP3 and MIDI
- WAV export (Pro)
- Full copyright on the Pro plan
Features of Masterchannel
- AI mastering with engineer profiles
- Specify genre and mood
- Align loudness with streaming
- Correct EQ balance
- Adjusting tone and dynamics
- Play masters losslessly
- White-label mastering service (Partner)
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: AIVA or Masterchannel?
- AIVA has a lower monthly price and a free trial. What matters more to you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: AIVA or Masterchannel?
- AIVA: free plan; Standard €11/month and Pro €33/month (billed annually). Masterchannel: Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month.
- Which is safer for your data: AIVA or Masterchannel?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for music & audio production.
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