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Matchering vs Mixea: catalog facts
Matchering	Mixea
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.	Freemium First mastered track is free, then $99 per year for unlimited tracks.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Simple workflow: one target, one reference Self-hosted Docker web app with guides for Windows, macOS and Linux	Accepts WAV, FLAC, MP3, M4A and AIFF uploads Preview with intensity and EQ options before downloading
Results depend heavily on choosing a suitable reference track No dedicated desktop app of its own outside UVR5	Only a few tone controls compared with manual mastering Free account needed to download
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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