Free and open-source software to boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Including an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized audio.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
United States
Free Equalizer APO AlternativesSound Equalizers and other similar apps like Equalizer APO
The best free alternative to Equalizer APO is FxSound, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Equalizer APO and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Equalizer APO are EasyEffects, MixDesk X, SteelSeries GG and eqMac 2.
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Most Equalizer APO alternatives are Sound Equalizers, but you can also narrow the list to Volume Control Tools or Audio Routers. Other popular filters are Mac, Open Source, Free and Linux.
Alternatives list
- 29 FxSound alternatives
30 EasyEffects alternativesTool for PipeWire providing limiter, compressor, equalizer, convolver, auto volume and spectrum analyzer, supporting input/output devices, effect profiles, real-time control, noise reduction, reverberation and integration with various Linux applications.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Brazil
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24 MixDesk X alternativesMulti-device audio mixing software for Mac and Windows captures system or application sound, routes up to 16 stereo outputs with per-channel EQ, real-time analyzer, Auto-EQ, CLAP plugin support, per-bus delay, safety limiter, and recallable routing presets.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Germany
EU
+9
46 SteelSeries GG alternativesSteelSeries GG is a platform that helps you connect with your gear and people. It bundles all the SteelSeries apps into one simple platform. Use it to clip, tune, set up, and share your gaming moments. Some of the apps that you can use: sonar, moments, 3D Aim Trainer, engine.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Denmark- EU
+4
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
United Kingdom
28 A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod alternativesARISE puts together sound enhancements like VIPER4Android, Asus Zenfone 3 libraries with DTS effect, Huawei MedaiPad M2 Harman & Kardon sound effects, Huawei P9 sound libraries, Lenovo K3 Note MaxxAudio, LeTv Max 2 Dolby Atmos, Sony LDAC Bluetooth codec etc.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Android
19 RootlessJamesDSP alternativesAn implementation of the system-wide JamesDSP audio processing engine for non-rooted Android devices.
It doesn't use the Android builtin Equalizer and has a lot more functionalities.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Audio enhancer providing equalizer, customizable effects such as bass boost, reverb, and amplification, system-wide controls, real-time processing, and noise suppression. Compatible with streaming services and various environments, offering low latency and efficient CPU usage.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Australia
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
18 SoundForce alternativesTo install SoundForce, refer to the Installation Guide on tab "Files".
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
21 TDR Nova alternativesNOVA is a parallel dynamic equalizer. Appearing in the familiar layout of a parametric equalizer, each band also includes a full featured dynamics section allowing the processor to cover an impressively wide range of applications.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Germany
- EU
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19 Nahimic alternatives3D audio software Nahimic is compatible with a list of computers and motherboards from different partners as MSI and Gigabyte/Aorus embedding a 8th Gen. Intel Processor.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
France- EU
