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) | ✓ | — |
| Free tier lets you download the finished file | ✓ | — |
| Processing in your browser (audio never uploaded) | ✓ | — |
| Vinyl pre-master mode | ✓ | — |
| Live LUFS and true-peak metering | ✓ | Limited |
About this comparison. Rows describing Quantara are verified against our own product. Rows describing CloudBounce reflect publicly documented positioning at the time of writing and are not a statement of their current terms — features and pricing change, and CloudBounce may have updated theirs since. We deliberately do not quote CloudBounce prices here, for the same reason: both sides publish current pricing on their own sites, and that is where you should check before deciding. "Partial" means partially available or dependent on plan. CloudBounce is a trademark of its respective owner, named here for identification and comparison only; Quantara Music is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CloudBounce. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via contact and we will correct it.
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.
CloudBounce follows the preview-then-pay pattern common in this category: you hear the master first, and downloading needs a paid plan. Quantara includes 3 free WAV exports a month. Verify current terms on CloudBounce's site, as pricing changes.
CloudBounce is often recommended for those genres and is a solid choice. Quantara includes tuned starting points for 33 genres including trap, techno, house and hip-hop, plus a club target around -9 LUFS for DJ playback — and lets you adjust everything by ear rather than accepting a fixed result.