Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs Spleeter
Spleeter is the original open-source stem separator — free, runs locally, MIT-licensed. In 4-stem mode the standard output is a single drums track. DrumSplit is a hosted specialist that returns 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | Spleeter |
|---|---|---|
| Drum output | 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, drum bus, music without drums | Single drums 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
In 4-stem mode Spleeter's standard output is a single drums stem. DrumSplit gives you kick, snare, hi-hats, toms and cymbals individually, plus a drum bus and the music without drums. DrumSplit's model is newer and built specifically for drum separation. At $0.99 per split (10 for $4.99, 50 for $14.99, 150 for $29.99), with no subscription and no free tier, there is no Python environment to set up.
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 to the drum splitter & drum stem separator and get 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums. From $0.99 per split. No subscription. Purchased credits never expire.
Try DrumSplit