Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | LuvLang | eMastered |
|---|---|---|
| Single track | $14.99 (MP3), $29.99 (WAV/FLAC), $49.99 (Studio, all formats) | Not sold. Subscription only. |
| Subscription | None. 5-packs save 15%, 10-packs save 25%. | $15/month billed yearly ($180), $19/month on a yearly plan billed monthly, or $39 month to month |
| What's included | Mastering only; each purchase is one finished master | Unlimited mastering, unlimited distribution, unlimited stem separation, a synth plugin and a link-in-bio tool |
| Free preview | Yes, no account needed | Yes, master a track free to hear it |
| Processing stages | Named and shown: 12 (Standard), 14 (Professional), 16 (Studio) | Not published |
| Mastering score | 10 categories, with notes | Not listed |
| Platform loudness targets | Spotify −14 LUFS on every tier; Apple Music, Deezer, podcast and vinyl on Studio | Not published |
| Stems | Stem separation and per-stem mastering (Studio) | Stem separation (splitting a track into parts) |
| Human engineer option | Personal Master, $99.99 | Not listed on the pages we checked |
Pricing: Subscription vs Pay-Per-Track
eMastered's help center is clear that it's a subscription service and doesn't sell individual masters. The cheapest way in is $180 a year, paid up front.
With LuvLang you pay per track: $29.99 for a WAV master, or $14.99 for an MP3. At $29.99, six WAV masters cost about the same as a year of eMastered. So:
- Fewer than about six releases a year: LuvLang usually costs less, and nothing renews.
- More than that: eMastered's unlimited plan usually costs less, especially if you'd also use its distribution and stem tools.
How Each One Masters Your Track
eMastered
eMastered describes itself as AI mastering made by Grammy-winning engineers. You upload a track, master it free to hear the result, and download on a plan. It doesn't publish its processing stages or the loudness each setting aims for.
LuvLang
LuvLang names every stage your master goes through: 12 on Standard, 14 on Professional and 16 on Studio, from a DC filter and 7-band EQ through multiband and bus compression, console emulation, mid/side EQ and a brickwall true-peak limiter. Loudness is measured with ITU-R BS.1770-4, the method streaming services use. Every tier masters to −14 LUFS for streaming; Studio adds Apple Music, Deezer, podcast and vinyl targets.
Each master gets a 10-category score with notes, a source check flags problems in your mix before processing, and Kiley, a voice guide, walks you through tweaks.
Where eMastered Is Better
- Volume. Unlimited mastering for a flat yearly price.
- The bundle. Distribution, stem separation and a synth are included.
Where LuvLang Is Better
- No subscription. Pay for the tracks you keep.
- You can see the chain. Every stage named, with live meters.
- A score that teaches. Ten categories with notes for your next mix.
- Exact targets and stem mastering on Studio. Master straight to Apple Music, Deezer, podcast or vinyl, and treat vocals, drums and bass separately.
- An engineer when it matters. Personal Master ($99.99).
Who Each Is For
Choose eMastered if:
- You release more than about six songs a year
- You also want distribution and stem splitting in one plan
Choose LuvLang if:
- You release a few songs a year and don't want a subscription
- You want to see and understand each processing stage
- You need exact platform targets, stem mastering or an engineer-mastered option
The fair test: master the same song on both and compare them at the same loudness. Both let you hear a master free first.
Questions
Can I master just one song on eMastered?
Not as a single purchase. eMastered's help center says it's a subscription service and doesn't sell individual file downloads. LuvLang sells single masters from $14.99.
Is eMastered or LuvLang cheaper?
It depends on how much you release. eMastered's cheapest plan is $180 a year for unlimited masters. LuvLang is $14.99 to $49.99 per track. Around six WAV masters a year, they cost about the same.
Does eMastered include distribution?
Yes. Its plans include unlimited distribution along with mastering and stem separation. LuvLang doesn't distribute music.
Sources
- eMastered pricing page (checked September 29, 2026)
- eMastered help: How much does eMastered cost (checked September 29, 2026)
- eMastered help: Can I master just one song? (checked September 29, 2026)
- LuvLang prices and features: luvlang.studio pricing