Side by side
| BandLab Mastering | LuvLang | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free with four presets. Paid memberships unlock more. | $14.99 (MP3) · $29.99 (WAV/FLAC) · $49.99 (Studio, all formats) per track. No subscription. 5-packs save 15%, 10-packs save 25%. |
| Presets and control | Free: Universal, Fire, Clarity, Tape. Pro: Natural, Cinematic, Spatial, Punch, plus Light-to-Heavy intensity. Max: 3-band EQ and reference matching. | Genre-tuned chain with intensity, tone controls and platform target. |
| How it masters | Presets designed with mastering engineers. | Every stage is named and shown: 12 on Standard, 14 on Professional, 16 on Studio. |
| Loudness targets | Not published per preset. | Spotify/streaming −14 LUFS on every tier. Apple Music (−16), Deezer (−15), podcast and vinyl targets on Studio. |
| Feedback | Listen and compare presets. | A 10-category score with plain-language notes on what to fix. |
| Stems | Not listed for mastering. | Stem separation and per-stem mastering on Studio. |
| Human engineer option | Not listed on the pages we checked. | Personal Master: an engineer masters your track for $99.99. |
Where BandLab Mastering is better
It's free
Free mastering with no watermark is hard to argue with, especially for demos and works in progress.
It's where you already are
If you make music in BandLab, mastering is a click away.
Where LuvLang is better
Measured, not preset
LuvLang measures your track with the BS.1770-4 standard and masters to a target, so you know where it will land on Spotify or Apple Music.
You can see and learn
Named stages, live meters and a 10-category score show you what changed and what to fix in your next mix.
Release deliverables
WAV and FLAC on Professional; stems, exact platform targets and up to 24-bit/192 kHz on Studio.
Which should you pick?
Pick BandLab Mastering if
- You need a quick master for a demo or social post
- You have no budget
- You already produce in BandLab
Pick LuvLang if
- You're releasing and want a measured, platform-ready master
- You want to see each stage and get a score
- You need WAV, stems or hi-res files
Hear your track mastered, free
Upload your mix, hear the master and compare it with your original. You only pay if you download it.
Master a track free Check your loudness freeQuestions
Is BandLab Mastering really free?
Yes. Four presets are free (Universal, Fire, Clarity and Tape). Paid memberships add Natural, Cinematic, Spatial and Punch presets, intensity control, EQ and reference matching.
Is BandLab Mastering good enough for Spotify?
It can be. The easy way to know is to check the loudness and true peak of the file. Our free LUFS checker shows where any master lands on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms.
Other comparisons
Mastering guides
Sources
- BandLab blog: Mastering presets and intensity controls (checked September 29, 2026)
- LuvLang prices and features: luvlang.studio pricing