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Spleeter

Deezer's open-source Python library that splits a song into vocals, drums, bass, piano and other stems.

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Is Spleeter free?

Yes, Spleeter has a free plan. What you get: Open source (MIT): free Python library that splits music into 2, 4 or 5 stems. To get it: install ffmpeg and libsndfile; then run pip install spleeter; then run spleeter separate on an audio file. Watch out: known issues with Apple M1 chips. Verified on github.com.

Free plan at a glance

Includes
  • Open source (MIT): free Python library that splits music into 2, 4 or 5 stems

MIT-licensed code that runs on your own computer; the repository states no usage limit.

Duration
Free forever
Commercial use
Allowed on the free plan

How to get it free

Self-host
  1. Install ffmpeg and libsndfile
  2. Run pip install spleeter
  3. Run spleeter separate on an audio file

Good to know

  • Known issues with Apple M1 chips
  • You run it yourself; Deezer does not host or support third-party Spleeter websites
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Overview

Spleeter is Deezer's source separation library with pretrained models, built on TensorFlow. You run it from the command line or as a Python library to split audio into 2, 4 or 5 stems; it is MIT-licensed.

Key features

  • Vocals and accompaniment split (2 stems)
  • Vocals, drums, bass and other split (4 stems)
  • Vocals, drums, bass, piano and other split (5 stems)
  • Command line tool and Python library
  • Install with pip or run in Docker
  • Can train your own separation model if you have isolated sources

Best for

People
Developers adding stem separation to a pipeline, Musicians and DJs who want vocal or instrumental tracks, Audio researchers

Limitations

  • You install and run it yourself; Deezer does not host a Spleeter website
  • Known issues with Apple M1 chips because of TensorFlow
  • Use on copyrighted material needs permission from the rights owners

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FAQ

Is Spleeter free?
Yes. Spleeter has a free plan: Open source (MIT): free Python library that splits music into 2, 4 or 5 stems. We last checked github.com's pricing page on 2026-11-12.
What does the Spleeter free plan include?
Open source (MIT): free Python library that splits music into 2, 4 or 5 stems. Source: https://github.com/deezer/spleeter (checked 2026-11-12).
How do I get Spleeter for free?
Steps: Install ffmpeg and libsndfile; Run pip install spleeter; Run spleeter separate on an audio file. Start at https://github.com/deezer/spleeter (checked 2026-10-28).
Do I need an account to use Spleeter for free?
Not for the free option: the free route is to self-host Spleeter (Install ffmpeg and libsndfile). Checked 2026-10-28.
What's the catch with Spleeter's free plan?
Known issues with Apple M1 chips. You run it yourself; Deezer does not host or support third-party Spleeter websites. Checked 2026-10-28.
What are free alternatives to Spleeter?
Soundful, Ultimate Vocal Remover and Stable Audio all have free plans. We checked their free offers on 2026-11-12.
How many stems can Spleeter separate?
There are models for 2 stems (vocals and accompaniment), 4 stems (vocals, drums, bass, other) and 5 stems (vocals, drums, bass, piano, other).Source: github.com/deezer/spleeter
Is there a paid version of Spleeter?
Deezer mentions a commercial version called Spleeter Pro for companies. Its page asks you to contact Deezer and gives no price.Source: deezer-techservices.com/solutions/spleeter
Can I try Spleeter without installing it?
Deezer says it has set up a Google Colab for trying it without installing anything.Source: github.com/deezer/spleeter

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