All-in-one mastering plugin with 14 pro modules and AI-powered mastering assistant.
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Checked September 2026
Ozone 12 Standard vs FabFilter Pro-L 2 (2026)
Ozone 12 Standard is best for producers and engineers who want a full-featured mastering plugin inside their daw; FabFilter Pro-L 2 is best for transparent, loud mastering-grade limiting. Ozone 12 Standard starts at $219 one-time and FabFilter Pro-L 2 at $199 one-time.
Loudness limiter with eight limiting algorithms and true peak limiting for mastering.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Ozone 12 Standard | FabFilter Pro-L 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | producers and engineers who want a full-featured mastering plugin inside their daw | transparent, loud mastering-grade limiting |
| Starting price | $219 one-time | $199 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AAX, AU, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| OS | macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | AI-powered Master Assistant with genre targets, 14 editable mastering modules (EQ, Dynamics, Match EQ, Master Rebalance, Imager), Delta buttons and reference-track comparison, Runs as VST3/AAX/AU plugin or standalone app, 10-day free trial | Eight limiting algorithms, True peak limiting with loudness metering (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85), Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, External sidechain triggering |
| Developer | iZotope (Native Instruments) | FabFilter |
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Ozone 12 Standard starts at $219 one-time; FabFilter Pro-L 2 starts at $199 one-time.
AI-powered Master Assistant with genre targets, 14 editable mastering modules (EQ, Dynamics, Match EQ, Master Rebalance, Imager), Delta buttons and reference-track comparison, Runs as VST3/AAX/AU plugin or standalone app, 10-day free trial.
Eight limiting algorithms, True peak limiting with loudness metering (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85), Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, External sidechain triggering.