Tool comparison
VocalSplit vs Spleeter
Spleeter is the OG open-source vocal separator — free, MIT-licensed, runs locally if you know Python. VocalSplit is a hosted alternative with a newer model and zero setup, at 99 cents a split.
At a glance
| Feature | VocalSplit | Spleeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.30–$0.99 per split | Free (open source) |
| Setup effort | Zero — just a browser | Python, pip, TensorFlow, model weights, ffmpeg |
| Processing location | Cloud GPU | Local CPU or GPU |
| Model age | Production neural model | Released 2019, unmaintained since |
| Batch processing | Up to 10 files in parallel | Unlimited with your own hardware |
| Privacy | Files stored 24h then deleted | 100% local — nothing leaves your machine |
Why VocalSplit wins for most people
VocalSplit uses a newer, production-grade model than Spleeter's 2019 release. There is zero setup, zero maintenance and no hardware requirements. At $0.30–$0.99 per split, it usually costs less than the electricity of running Spleeter on your own machine — and saves you the hours of Python and TensorFlow installation before you even start.
What VocalSplit gives up
VocalSplit is a paid cloud service. Your audio uploads to our servers, gets processed, and is deleted after 24 hours. For strict local-only processing — if privacy rules forbid sending audio off-machine — Spleeter is the kind of open-source option that fits.
Try VocalSplit free
Upload a song and get clean vocals and instrumental stems in under 15 seconds. First split is $0.99.
Split a song