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Masterchannel vs Matchering: catalog facts
Masterchannel	Matchering
Freemium Paid plans are offered; see the pricing page for current details.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Masters each track individually instead of applying presets Output targets streaming platform requirements	Simple workflow: one target, one reference Self-hosted Docker web app with guides for Windows, macOS and Linux
Web service only, so tracks must be uploaded Redesigned version still in public beta	Results depend heavily on choosing a suitable reference track No dedicated desktop app of its own outside UVR5
Web application	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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