Loopback AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Audio Workstations

The best Digital Audio Workstation alternative to Loopback is Audio Route. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Sound Siphon Audio Unit. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Loopback, but unfortunately only two of them are Digital Audio Workstations.

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Loopback alternatives are mainly Audio Recorders, but if you're looking for Audio Routers or Digital Audio Workstations you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Mac, Mac + Free, Mac + Open Source, Free, Windows + Audio Router and Mac + Audio Router. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Loopback.
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  1. Audio Route icon

    Audio Route

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    Record system audio on macOS — appears as a virtual input device in any app and as a VST3/AU plugin in any DAW. One-time purchase, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    AudioRoute menu bar app — connected to daemon, showing audio status, recording controls, and one-click "Record to File" with recent recording history.
     
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    Audio Route vs Loopback Comments
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    It is super simple to setup

    • Audio Route is Paid and ProprietaryLoopback is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Audio Route is an Audio Recording Loopback is an Audio Router
    • Audio Route is Privacy focusedLoopback is not according to our users
  2. Sound Siphon Audio Unit icon

    Sound Siphon Audio Unit

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    Sound Siphon: Audio Unit routes application and system audio straight into AU hosts like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, REAPER, and Sessions — in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sound Siphon Audio Unit screenshot 1
     
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