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Free Plugin by kaedinger v3.9

Audio Comparison Lite

Time synchronized A/B comparison for audio files (mp3, wav...).

Audio Comparison Lite

The facts

Rating
5★ from 7
Active installs
40+
Price
Free
Last updated
30 Sep 2025
Added
Apr 2022
Requires WP
4.0
Tested up to
WP 6.8.8
Requires PHP
7.0
Downloads
3,742

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Audio Comparison Lite is a WordPress plugin designed to present audio files in a time-synchronized manner. It allows users to compare two versions of the same audio, such as an unmixed and a final mixed version, by switching between them with button presses. The plugin supports multiple files on a single page and can be customised using shortcodes and CSS classes.

This plugin is suitable for musicians, audio engineers, or anyone needing to showcase audio comparisons on their website. It offers a straightforward way to create A/B comparisons without overlapping audio playback.

Best for: This plugin suits musicians and audio professionals looking to showcase audio comparisons on their website.

What it does well

  • Presents audio files in a time-synchronized manner
  • Allows comparison of multiple audio files on one page
  • Customisable through shortcodes and CSS classes
  • Independent configuration for each comparison instance

Where it falls short

  • Limited to comparing two files in the free version
  • Full version offers additional features that are not included

Verdict

Audio Comparison Lite provides a useful tool for presenting audio files side by side. While it has some limitations in its free version, it may serve well for basic audio comparison needs.

From the developer

kaedinger's own description of Audio Comparison Lite, lightly tidied.

Click here for a live demo
This plugin is used to present audio files, typically two versions of the same audio (for instance, an unmixed, raw version and the final mixed version of a song), in a time synchronized manner: by switching seamlessly between files when the user presses the respective button. (And since version 3 you can compare up to three files in the full version!)

Finally a direct A/B comparison is possible on your website! You can showcase as many files on one page as you like, completely independent from each other.
All this with a simple shortcode!
Control the site wide design and behaviour from central settings, but each Audio Comparison Lite instance can be configured independently! And with the help of special CSS classes you can easily adjust to your own visual style.
All about the shortcode usage and the CSS classes is in the Audio Comparison Lite settings, right where you need it.

Full Version

If you want
* to avoid playing two sounds at the same time, and
* to get rid of the play button and/or the accompanying text output,
* automatic styling of your buttons without manual CSS work including themes,
* to compare THREE files time-synchronized,
* or just use Audio Comparison as a cool one button Audio Player
consider buying the full version. For the price of two beers (discounted license) you get all of the above and more, and perpetual licenses are also available!
Watch it in action here.
And you can try it out for free!

Read the full description on the official page →

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