Quantara Music vs CloudBounce
CloudBounce was an AI-mastering pioneer, but it shut down its standalone service (cloudbounce.com and the desktop app) in 2025 after being acquired by Image-Line. Its technology now lives on inside FL Studio's built-in AI Mastering. If you already use FL Studio, that's the continuation path. But if you're looking for a free, web-based tool that doesn't require moving into a DAW, Quantara Music is a direct alternative.
CloudBounce closed its standalone service (cloudbounce.com and the desktop app) in 2025 after being acquired by Image-Line, and its mastering technology now lives inside FL Studio's AI Mastering (via FL Cloud). As an independent web service, CloudBounce is no longer available.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Quantara | CloudBounce |
|---|---|---|
| Still available as a web service in 2026 | ✓ | — |
| Web-based, no DAW required | ✓ | — |
| Free mastering (no subscription to start) | ✓ | — |
| Live LUFS + true-peak meters | ✓ | — |
| Fully adjustable, transparent chain | ✓ | Limited |
| Per-platform & per-genre targets | ✓ | Limited |
| Built specifically for AI-generated music | ✓ | — |
| Processing in your browser (audio stays local) | ✓ | — |
Comparison reflects general, publicly known positioning and may change — check CloudBounce's site for current features and pricing. "Limited" means partially available or plan-dependent.
When to choose CloudBounce
If you already use FL Studio, CloudBounce's engine continues there as built-in AI Mastering (via FL Cloud) — that's the closest continuation of the original CloudBounce technology.
When Quantara fits better
If you don't want to move into a DAW just to master, choose Quantara: free, browser-based mastering with real BS.1770 metering, a transparent chain and dedicated support for AI-generated tracks — no install, no subscription to start.
Frequently asked questions
No. CloudBounce discontinued its standalone service (cloudbounce.com and the desktop app) in 2025. Its technology continues inside FL Studio's AI Mastering via Image-Line.
CloudBounce's independent service and logins were shut down in 2025. For the underlying engine, FL Studio's AI Mastering is the continuation path.
Quantara Music is a free, browser-based mastering tool — no DAW or install required — with real metering and a transparent chain. It's built for AI-generated music but works for any track.
Only if you specifically want the original CloudBounce engine. If you just want to master a track in the browser for free, Quantara is a direct alternative.