A Fadr alternative with guitar and piano stems
Fadr's free plan is generous: four stems and MIDI with no subscription. StemX separates guitar and piano as stems of their own on every plan, transcribes lyrics and sells minute packs you pay for once. Fadr detects chords, which StemX doesn't.
| Feature | StemX | Fadr |
|---|---|---|
| Free | A 60-second preview of all six stems with no account (5 a day); a free account gets 30 minutes of full splits a month, as 320 kbps MP3 | Fadr Basic, free for life: vocals, melodies, drums and bass as MP3, with MIDI; songs up to 10 minutes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter, $4.99 a month for 300 minutes; or 100 minutes for $2.99, paid once | Fadr Plus, $10 a month or $100 a year: 18 stem types, WAV, songs up to an hour |
| Guitar and piano stems | On every plan, the free preview included | On Fadr Plus |
| MIDI | A MIDI file per stem plus one combined file, on full splits | MIDI detection on both plans |
| Key and BPM | On every full split, plus free BPM and key finders | Key and tempo listed |
| Chords | Not offered | Chord progression listed |
| Lyrics | Timed lyrics, free after a full split | Not listed |
| WAV | Any paid plan or minute pack | Fadr Plus (32-bit WAV) |
Checked 2026-10-13. StemX returns six stems: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other. Key: When it answers, it's right about 80% of the time. It answers on about 44% of songs. Fadr figures as published on its own pages: Fadr Plus and plan comparison. Prices change; check them before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fadr free?
Fadr Basic is free with four stems and MIDI, and its plan page states no monthly limit. If four stems are enough for you, Fadr costs less than StemX.
Why use StemX instead?
For guitar and piano as stems of their own without a subscription, timed lyrics, a lead and backing vocal split, and minute packs from $2.99 that never expire.
Does StemX detect chords?
No. StemX gives the key, the BPM and MIDI for each stem. Fadr lists chord progressions.