Tool profile
iZotope RX: cost, fit and limits
iZotope RX is an audio repair and editing application made by iZotope that removes noise, hum and other defects from dialogue, music and archive recordings, sold in Elements, Standard and Advanced editions. The product line is used in post-production and restoration.
What to know first
iZotope lists RX 12 in three editions on its US storefront: Elements at $99, Standard at $399 and Advanced at $1,399. An RX Post Production Suite 9 bundle is also listed without a price in the content we read. A Try it free link and a subscription option are linked, but trial length and subscription prices were not stated on the pages opened.
iZotope RX at a glance
| Maker | iZotope, Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | $99 (RX 12 Elements) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Audio Editing Software in 2026, rank 7 of 11 |
| Website | izotope.com |
Who iZotope RX is best for
Film and TV dialogue editors
The Post Production Suite and Advanced edition target dialogue repair for picture work, where a noisy location track must be rescued.
Archive and restoration teams
Repair-first design suits old recordings with clicks, hum and distortion, where a general editor lacks the dedicated modules. That also suits editors who want to try the interface before paying more.
Entry-level repair buyers
Elements at $99 gives a lower-priced start with the option to upgrade editions later. A cheaper path in lets a new user learn the interface without committing to the top price.
iZotope RX plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| RX 12 Elements | $99 | The entry edition listed on the homepage. Positioned as the entry edition on the US storefront, in US dollars. |
| RX 12 Standard | $399 | The mid edition listed on the homepage. Positioned as the middle edition, priced at four times Elements. |
| RX 12 Advanced | $1,399 | The top edition listed on the homepage. Positioned as the top edition, priced more than three times Standard. |
| RX Post Production Suite 9 | Price not shown | Bundle listed on the site; its price was missing in the fetched content. Check the live store for its price, since the fetched content did not show it. |
Checked November 2026.
What iZotope RX does
- Three RX 12 editions
- Elements, Standard and Advanced share a brand but differ in module count and price. The pages read do not list which module sits in which edition. The pages read do not say which modules sit in each edition, so compare the edition tables before buying.
- Post Production Suite 9
- A bundle aimed at film and television, listed alongside the RX editions. The page lists it next to the RX editions, but the fetched content showed no price.
- Free trial link
- Product pages link a Try it free option, though no duration is stated on the pages read. Trial length is not stated, so start it when you have a real project ready.
- Subscription option
- The site links subscription terms and a cancellation guide, with no subscription prices on the pages opened. A cancellation guide is linked, which suggests terms to read before subscribing.
- Photon mention
- A separate product called Photon is described as using bespoke AI models. No RX edition's AI features were named on the pages read. This is the only AI wording on the pages opened, and it does not apply to RX.
How iZotope RX handles your data
The iZotope privacy policy was not located during this run, so statements about training on customer audio, retention and hosting could not be verified. RX is installed software that processes audio on the local machine, but the pages read do not say whether any feature calls an online service. One product page fetch hit rate limiting and a store page returned 404, so the data collected for this entry is partial. Buyers with strict requirements should read iZotope's current privacy terms directly.
Where iZotope RX falls short in practice
- No named AI for RX. The pages opened name no AI feature for any RX edition. The only AI wording refers to Photon, a separate product. Ask the vendor which RX modules use machine learning before assuming any do.
- Missing prices. Subscription prices and the Post Production Suite price were not shown, and trial length was not stated. Check the live store before budgeting for anything beyond the three RX editions.
- High top-end cost. Advanced at $1,399 costs far more than most editors in this list, so it suits professionals who repair audio for a living. Casual users may find lower-priced options adequate for simple cleanup.
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Alternatives to iZotope RX
iZotope RX: common questions
How much does iZotope RX 12 cost?
The US storefront lists Elements at $99, Standard at $399 and Advanced at $1,399. The Post Production Suite 9 price was not shown in the content we read. Elements is the cheapest of the three, so many first-time buyers start there and upgrade later.
Does iZotope RX use AI?
The pages opened name no AI feature for any RX edition. Photon, a different iZotope product, is described as using bespoke AI models. Ask the vendor which RX modules use machine learning. Check iZotope's current product pages for module descriptions.
Is there a free trial of iZotope RX?
Product pages link a Try it free option. The trial length is not stated on the pages read, so confirm it when you start. Start it with a real project, because the trial length is not stated. Start it when you have a real project, because the page gives no length and a short trial can run out early.
Can I subscribe to RX instead of buying it?
The site links subscription terms and a cancellation guide, which suggests a subscription option exists. Subscription prices were not listed on the pages we opened. Read the subscription terms before choosing between buying and subscribing. Read the subscription terms and the cancellation guide before choosing between buying outright and paying over time.
Who is iZotope RX for?
RX is a repair-focused editor, so it fits dialogue editors, restoration engineers and post-production teams. Casual podcasters rarely need the higher editions. Producers who only need quick cleanup can start with Elements or choose another tool. Producers who only need quick cleanup can begin with Elements, or choose a cheaper tool if repair depth is not required.