Plugin comparisons
No hype, no takedowns. Where each tool leads, where it doesn't, and which free option is worth a slot on your chain.
Compare · EQAURORA vs FabFilter Pro-Q: a free alternative, honestly comparedFabFilter Pro-Q is the paid industry standard; AURORA is a free dynamic EQ with a live spectrum and one-click assistant. An honest look at where each fits.Compare · EQAURORA vs TDR Nova: two free dynamic EQs comparedTDR Nova is the classic free dynamic EQ; AURORA is a newer one with up to 24 bands and a one-click assistant. An honest comparison of two good free picks.Compare · Free pluginsThe best free EQ plugins (2026)A useful roundup of free EQ plugins worth installing — from clean workhorses to full dynamic EQs — and which to grab for mixing, mastering and cleanup.Compare · De-essingThe best free de-essers (and how to de-ess for free)You don't need a paid de-esser to tame harsh 's' sounds: the best free ways to de-ess (dynamic EQ, stock DAW de-essers, free plugins) and how to use them.Compare · ResonanceAURORA vs soothe2: a free way to tame resonancesoothe2 is the paid standard for taming resonance. AURORA is a free dynamic EQ with a de-resonate assistant for many of the same jobs. Where each one fits.