Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs Spleeter
Spleeter is the original open-source stem separator — free, runs locally, MIT-licensed. In 4-stem mode it produces a combined drum track. DrumSplit is a hosted specialist that separates each kit piece individually.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | Spleeter |
|---|---|---|
| Drum output | 5 individual stems + drumless track | 1 combined drum track (4-stem mode) |
| Price | $0.99 per split | Free (open source) |
| Setup | Zero — just a browser | Python, pip, TensorFlow, ffmpeg, model weights |
| Model age | Current production model | Released 2019, unmaintained |
| Processing speed | 2-3 minutes (cloud GPU) | 2-10 minutes (depends on hardware) |
| Privacy | Cloud — files deleted after 24h | 100% local |
Why DrumSplit wins for most people
Spleeter gives you drums as one blob. DrumSplit gives you kick, snare, hi-hats, toms and cymbals individually. The separation quality is also meaningfully better — DrumSplit's model is years newer and trained specifically on drum separation. At $0.99 per split, it costs less than the time you spend setting up Spleeter's Python environment.
What DrumSplit gives up
DrumSplit is a paid cloud service — your audio uploads to our servers. For strict local-only workflows where no audio can leave your machine, Spleeter runs entirely on your hardware (once you get it installed).
Try DrumSplit
Upload a song and get 5 individual drum stems plus a drumless music track. From $0.99 per split. No subscription. Credits never expire.
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