
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- Install ffmpeg and libsndfile
- Run pip install spleeter
- 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
github.com, Checked Source
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
Free alternatives
Soundful
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Stable Audio
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Fadr
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Free music creation platform with AI SongStarter and mastering.
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Sources
- Free offer
- Verified on github.com/deezer/spleeter
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