Earbud Companion Alternatives

Earbud Companion is described as 'A very simple plugin that show if an earplug or an audio device is connected and show relevant information via the popup' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Earbud Companion for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and Flathub apps. The best Earbud Companion alternative is CAPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Earbud Companion are AirPodsDesktop, OpenPods, MagicPods and EarX.

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A very simple plugin that show if an earplug or an audio device is connected and show relevant information via the popup.

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Earbud Companion alternatives page was last updated Jul 1, 2025
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  1. CAPod icon

    CAPod

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    A companion app for AirPods on Android. Use GitHub/F-Droid version for unlock premium features for free.

    11 CAPod alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    CAPod VS Earbud Companion

     

    • CAPod is the most popular Android alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • CAPod is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • CAPod is Free and Open SourceEarbud Companion is also Free and Open Source
  2. AirPodsDesktop icon

    AirPodsDesktop

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    AirPodsDesktop is a free application that brings the experience of airpods on apple devices to Windows. Features include battery information, in-ear detection, low-latency audio, and of course, the default apple animation.

    9 AirPodsDesktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AirPodsDesktop Features

    1.  User experience

    AirPodsDesktop VS Earbud Companion

     

    • AirPodsDesktop is the most popular Windows alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • AirPodsDesktop is Free and Open SourceEarbud Companion is also Free and Open Source
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    OpenPods

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    The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    OpenPods VS Earbud Companion

     
  5. MagicPods icon

    MagicPods

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    MagicPods brings the user experience of airpods on apple devices to the Windows platform.

    9 MagicPods alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicPods screenshot 1

    MagicPods Features

    1.  User experience
    2.  Desktop Application

    MagicPods VS Earbud Companion

     

    • MagicPods is the most popular commercial alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • MagicPods is Paid and ProprietaryEarbud Companion is Free and Open Source
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    EarX

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    EarX is a user-friendly application designed to manage the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) modes of your Nothing ears. Seamlessly adjust your sound experience by connecting your earbuds through Bluetooth and effortlessly switching between different ANC settings.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    EarX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Bluetooth Support

    EarX VS Earbud Companion

     

    • EarX is the most popular Linux alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • EarX is Free and Open SourceEarbud Companion is also Free and Open Source
    • EarX is Lightweight and Privacy focusedEarbud Companion is not according to our users
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    OpenFreebuds

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    This application allows to control HUAWEI FreeBuds earphone settings from PC. Check exact battery level, toggle noise cancellation, control built-in equalizer, change gestures, and all other in-device settings and features are now available without official mobile application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    OpenFreebuds screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Tray Icon
    8.  HTTP server
    9.  Battery level report

    OpenFreebuds VS Earbud Companion

     
  9. Fairbuds icon

    Fairbuds

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    Unlock the full potential of your Fairbuds & Fairbuds XL.

    11 Fairbuds alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Fairbuds Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Presets
    5.  Built-in Equalizer

    Fairbuds VS Earbud Companion

     

    • Fairbuds is the most popular iPhone alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • Fairbuds is Free and ProprietaryEarbud Companion is Free and Open Source
  10. NoiseBuddy icon

    NoiseBuddy

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    Change noise cancelling settings on your AirPods Pro or Beats Solo Pro directly from your Mac's Menu Bar or Touch Bar.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac

    NoiseBuddy VS Earbud Companion

     

    • NoiseBuddy is the most popular Mac alternative to Earbud Companion.

    • NoiseBuddy is Free and Open SourceEarbud Companion is also Free and Open Source
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    AirBuddy

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    AirBuddy brings the same AirPods experience you have on iOS to the Mac. With AirBuddy, you can open up your AirPods case next to your Mac and see the status right away, just like it is on your iPhone or iPad.

    18 AirBuddy alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AirBuddy Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    AirBuddy VS Earbud Companion

     
  12. FreeBuddy icon

    FreeBuddy

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    Free and open source app for Huawei Freebuds 4i headphones. Brings the same functionality from the original app minus all the related bloat (the app size is smaller than 20MB)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    FreeBuddy VS Earbud Companion

     
  13. Airpod Battery Monitor icon

    Airpod Battery Monitor

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    Airpod Battery Monitor is a Gnome Extension to report Airpod/Beats headphone battery level, using indicator icons as battery meter in system tray and message tray, or using Panel button with PopupMenus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • GNOME
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Airpod Battery Monitor screenshot 1

    Airpod Battery Monitor Features

    1.  Battery level report

    Airpod Battery Monitor VS Earbud Companion

     
  14. MaterialPods icon

    MaterialPods

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    AirPods don't show battery level on your Android smartphone by default, however, you can change this, and bring your experience closer to iPhone users

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    MaterialPods VS Earbud Companion

     
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