Side by side
| eMastered | LuvLang | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Subscription only. No single-track downloads. $15/month billed yearly ($180), $19/month on a yearly plan billed monthly, or $39 month to month. | $14.99 (MP3) · $29.99 (WAV/FLAC) · $49.99 (Studio, all formats) per track. No subscription. 5-packs save 15%, 10-packs save 25%. |
| What the plan includes | Unlimited mastering, unlimited distribution, unlimited stem separation, a synth plugin and a link-in-bio tool. | Mastering only. Each purchase is one finished master. |
| Free preview | You can upload and master a track free to hear it. | Yes. Hear your master and A/B it against your mix before paying. |
| How it masters | AI mastering made by Grammy-winning engineers, in its own words. | Every stage is named and shown: 12 on Standard, 14 on Professional, 16 on Studio. |
| Loudness targets | Not published per platform on its pricing or help pages. | Spotify/streaming −14 LUFS on every tier. Apple Music (−16), Deezer (−15), podcast and vinyl targets on Studio. |
| Feedback | Not described on its pricing or help pages. | A 10-category score with plain-language notes on what to fix. |
| Stems | Stem separation (splitting a track into parts). | 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 eMastered is better
Volume
If you release several tracks a month, unlimited mastering for a flat yearly price beats paying per track.
The bundle
Distribution, stem separation and a synth are included. If you'd use them, that's real value.
Where LuvLang is better
No subscription
Pay for the tracks you keep and nothing else. Nothing renews, and there's nothing to cancel.
You can see the chain
Every stage your master goes through is named and shown, with live meters.
A score, not just a file
Ten categories graded with notes on what to fix in your mix next time.
Exact targets and stem mastering on Studio
Master straight to Apple Music, Deezer, podcast or vinyl targets, and treat vocals, drums and bass separately before they're recombined.
Which should you pick?
Pick eMastered if
- You release several tracks a month
- You also want distribution and stem splitting in one plan
Pick LuvLang if
- You release a few tracks a year and don't want a subscription
- You want to see and understand each processing stage
- You want a score and notes that help your next mix
- You want an engineer-mastered option for important releases
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
Can I master just one song on eMastered?
Not as a single purchase. eMastered's help center says it is 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 volume. eMastered's cheapest plan is $180 a year for unlimited masters. LuvLang is $14.99 to $49.99 per track. Below roughly a dozen tracks a year, paying per track usually costs less; above that, eMastered does.
Does eMastered include distribution?
Yes. Its Studio plans include unlimited distribution along with mastering and stem separation. LuvLang doesn't distribute music.
Other comparisons
Mastering guides
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