BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is JACK Audio Connection Kit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver and nine of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver are Soundflower, VB-Audio Virtual Cable, Loopback and Dante Via.

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BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver alternatives are mainly Audio Recorders but may also be Audio Routers or Music Production Apps.  Other popular filters includes Windows + Audio Router. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver.
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BlackHole is a modern macOS virtual audio driver that allows applications to pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency.

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BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
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  1. JACK Audio Connection Kit icon

    JACK Audio Connection Kit

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    JACK is a professional sound server daemon that provides real-time low latency connections for both audio and MIDI data between applications that implement its API. The API can be used through either JACK1 or JACK2.

    19 JACK Audio Connection Kit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    JACK Audio Connection Kit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Support for MIDI
    4.  Multi Channel
    5.  Low Latency
    6.  Sound drivers
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Native application
    10.  Macro Recording

    JACK Audio Connection Kit VS BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver

     

    • JACK Audio Connection Kit is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver.

    • JACK Audio Connection Kit is the most popular Open Source alternative to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver.

    • JACK Audio Connection Kit is Free and Open SourceBlackHole Audio Loopback Driver is also Free and Open Source
    • JACK Audio Connection Kit is LightweightBlackHole Audio Loopback Driver is not according to our users
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    Soundflower

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    Soundflower is a Mac OS X system extension that allows applications to pass audio to other applications. Soundflower is easy to use, it simply presents itself as an audio device, allowing any audio application to send and receive audio with no other support needed.

    20 Soundflower alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 2.0b2, released in December 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Soundflower Features

    1.  Connecting audio streams
    2.  Sound drivers
    3.  Simple installation
    4.  Virtual Audio Cable

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  4. VB-Audio Virtual Cable icon

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable

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    VB-Audio CABLE is a Windows Audio Driver working as a Virtual Audio Cable. After installing the VB-CABLE driver, a new playback device appears in the audio device list and can be set as default device. VB-CABLE can be set as the default device, just like any regular audio device.

    23 VB-Audio Virtual Cable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    VB-Audio Virtual Cable Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Virtual Audio Cable
    3.  Connecting audio streams

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  5. Loopback icon

    Loopback

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    Configure advanced audio routing by creating virtual devices on macOS, supporting up to 64 input/output channels. Customize and mix audio from multiple sources, including hidden ones like Siri. It offers Pass-Thru for direct sound transfers and full accessibility via VoiceOver, ideal for audio processing.

    21 Loopback alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Loopback screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Voiceover

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    Dante Via

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    Audio routing software seamlessly connects applications to the Dante network, transforming PC and Mac inputs and outputs into sharable network resources, enabling integration with professional Dante gear and inter-device audio sharing through Dante audio over IP solutions.

    12 Dante Via alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Dante Via Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Stream audio

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  7. SoundDesk Virtual Devices icon

    SoundDesk Virtual Devices

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    The SoundDesk Virtual Devices are connectors that you can use to route audio across apps.

    17 SoundDesk Virtual Devices alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    SoundDesk Virtual Devices Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Sound drivers

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    Comments about SoundDesk Virtual Devices as an Alternative to BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver
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    Positive •Jan 8, 2025
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    Free download that works with or without the paid SoundDesk app! Works great.

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    • SoundDesk Virtual Devices is Freemium and ProprietaryBlackHole Audio Loopback Driver is Free and Open Source
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    SoundDesk

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    SoundDesk is the easiest way to turn your macOS into a professional mixing desk.

    19 SoundDesk alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Top SoundDesk Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Device
    2.  Virtual Mixer
    3.  Connecting audio streams
    4.  Live audio recording
    5.  Virtual Audio Cable
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Live Performance
    9.  Music Looper
    10.  Sound Effects
    11.  Mix Music
    12.  Voiceover

    SoundDesk VS BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver

     
  10. Sound Siphon icon

    Sound Siphon

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    Sound Siphon is a software package that makes your Mac’s audio output available as an audio input device. It enables you to send audio from one application to another where it can be processed, streamed, or recorded.

    12 Sound Siphon alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sound Siphon screenshot 1

    Sound Siphon Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable

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  11. GroundControl icon

    GroundControl

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    GroundControl virtual audio drivers allow applications to pass audio to other applications with zero latency.

    15 GroundControl alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    GroundControl Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Sound drivers
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Sound Effects

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