# CleanAudio Review

Browser-based AI noise remover that cleans background sound from audio and video files without any software install.

## Editor's Score: 68/100

Ease of use is the clear strength: no account required for the preview, a genuinely frictionless upload-and-hear workflow, and broad format support including video re-mux push it to 22 out of 25. Capability lands at 17 because the tool does its narrow job well, but it has no API, no batch processing, and no features that go beyond denoising and stem separation, leaving it well behind broader audio platforms for any creator with more complex needs. Value scores 16 because the Pay As You Go credit pack prices are not publicly confirmed, the PRO plan at approximately $12/month is sourced only from a third-party directory, and the free tier is a 30-second preview rather than any meaningful free usage, making it hard for a buyer to assess value before reaching checkout. Delivery scores 13 because the changelog documents recurring reliability issues around payment flow, mobile browser interruptions, and stalled processing states as recently as May 2026, and the terms of service explicitly disclaim guaranteed results, which together suggest the gap between the marketing promise and the actual experience is wider than average for this category.

## Pros
- Free 30-second preview on your actual file before any payment, with no account or credit card required, so you know the result works before committing.
- Processes both audio and video files and re-muxes cleaned audio back into the video container, so you download a ready-to-publish MP4 rather than a separate audio track to sync manually.
- 24-hour automatic file deletion is a concrete, documented privacy safeguard, not just a policy statement, and is reinforced across the changelog and terms of service.

## Cons
- No API and no batch processing: every file must be uploaded and handled individually through the browser, which makes it impractical for any workflow involving more than a handful of files at a time.
- Exact pricing for Pay As You Go credit packs is not clearly surfaced in the tool's own public-facing pages, making it hard to budget before you reach the checkout step.
- The AI is tuned specifically for speech isolation, so music tracks, sound design, or any non-voice audio content will likely produce artifacts or poor results, a limitation the terms of service acknowledge directly.

## Pricing

Freemium. A free tier is available.
- Free Preview: Free
- Pay As You Go: Credit packs (exact prices not confirmed from available sources)
- PRO Unlimited: ~$12/mo (third-party source; verify against live pricing page)

Pricing reflects what we saw at the time of review (2026-10). Confirm current pricing on the official site.

Category: AI Voice, Audio & Music (https://aitoolseekers.com/category/ai-voice-audio-music)
Official site: https://www.cleanaudio.io/
Last verified by a human: 2026-10-30

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## Verdict

CleanAudio is the right pick for solo podcasters and video creators who need a fast, no-install noise fix and are comfortable paying per file or subscribing monthly. Its free 30-second preview before any payment is a genuine differentiator, but the tool is narrowly focused on speech cleanup and offers no API, no batch processing, and no advanced audio editing. If you need voice generation, text-to-speech, or anything beyond denoising, look elsewhere.

Best for: Solo creators who need quick, browser-based audio cleanup without a DAW
Not for: Teams needing API access, batch workflows, or voice generation capabilities

## Overview

CleanAudio is a browser-based AI noise removal tool built around a single, focused workflow: upload a noisy audio or video file, let the AI isolate the speech track, and download a clean result. There is no software to install, no account required for the free preview, and processed files are automatically deleted after 24 hours. That combination of zero friction and a genuine privacy safeguard sets it apart from desktop tools like Adobe Audition or cloud platforms that require full account creation before you hear a single result.

The core engine targets the noise classes that actually show up in real-world recordings: wind, traffic, fan and AC hum, room echo, dog barking, static, and microphone hiss. It also includes a separate vocal remover that splits a track into a vocal stem and an instrumental stem, which extends its usefulness slightly beyond pure denoising. File support is broad: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, FLAC, and AIFF are all accepted, with a 2GB / 60-minute cap on noise removal jobs and a 500MB / 60-minute cap on vocal separation.

What CleanAudio does not do is equally important to understand. There is no API, no batch processing, no audio editing timeline, and no voice generation or text-to-speech. The changelog shows active development through mid-2026, with reliability fixes around payment flow and mobile browser interruptions, but the product scope has not expanded beyond cleanup. For a creator who needs only denoising, that focus is a feature. For anyone who needs more, it is a ceiling.

## Who should use it

A solo podcaster who recorded an episode with an AC unit running in the background, or a YouTuber who shot outdoor footage with wind buffeting the mic, will get genuine value here. The free preview lets you hear the result on your actual file before spending anything, which removes the usual risk of buying a tool that turns out to be wrong for your specific noise problem. Educators recording lectures in reverberant rooms and remote consultants cleaning up client call recordings are also well-served by the one-click workflow.

If you need voice generation, text-to-speech, or voice cloning alongside your audio work, CleanAudio has nothing to offer in those areas. ElevenLabs covers voice generation and cloning at a professional level and is the better choice for that use case. If you need automatic audio mastering rather than noise removal, Waveroom Mastering, which is also in this directory, handles that job with free starter credits and is purpose-built for the mastering step CleanAudio does not touch.

## FAQ

Q: Do I need to create an account to try CleanAudio?
A: No. The free 30-second preview requires no sign-up and no credit card. An account is only needed if you want to purchase credits or a subscription to download the full cleaned file.

Q: What file formats does CleanAudio support?
A: For noise removal, it accepts MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, and other common formats up to 2GB or 60 minutes. The vocal remover accepts MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, FLAC, and AIFF for audio, plus MP4, MOV, MKV, and AVI for video, up to 500MB or 60 minutes.

Q: How much does CleanAudio cost?
A: There is a free 30-second preview tier. Beyond that, Pay As You Go credit packs (exact prices not publicly confirmed in available sources) and a PRO Unlimited monthly subscription (approximately $12/month per a third-party directory listing) are available. Check the pricing page directly for current figures.

Q: How long does CleanAudio keep my uploaded files?
A: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from CleanAudio's servers after 24 hours. This policy is documented in both the terms of service and the product changelog.

Q: Does CleanAudio work on mobile?
A: Yes. The site is described as fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers. On iPhone, you can open cleanaudio.io in Safari or Chrome and upload directly from your Photos library without installing an app.

Q: Can CleanAudio process music tracks or non-speech audio?
A: The AI is specifically tuned for speech isolation. The terms of service note that output quality depends on the nature of the background noise, and the tool does not guarantee results for every file. Music, sound design, or heavily layered audio is likely to produce artifacts.