MicSwitch Alternatives

MicSwitch is described as 'Allows you to mute/unmute your system microphone using a predefined system-wide hotkey which will affect any program that uses the microphone (no more heavy breathing during Skype conferences, hooray!)' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to MicSwitch for Mac and Windows. The best MicSwitch alternative is Mutify. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AHK MicMute or Microphone Mute Indicator. Other great apps like MicSwitch are YouAreMuted, Shush, Mic Drop and Talk Toggle.

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MicSwitch allows you to mute/unmute your system microphone using a predefined system-wide hotkey which will affect any...

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MicSwitch alternatives page was last updated Sep 29, 2023
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    Mutify

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    Mutify works with all of meeting apps. You can mute/unmute mic from menubar or a customizable keyboard shortcut. Works with AirPods and other headsets. Has push-to-talk.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Mutify Features

    1.  Kids Mode
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Push to talk

    Mutify VS MicSwitch

     

    • Mutify is the most popular Mac alternative to MicSwitch.

    • Mutify is the most popular commercial alternative to MicSwitch.

    • Mutify is Paid and ProprietaryMicSwitch is Free and Open Source
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    AHK MicMute

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    AHK MicMute is an open-source program that allows you to mute your microphone with a pre-defined hotkey. It supports custom mute sounds, profiles, push-to-talk, AFK timeout, and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AHK MicMute screenshot 1

    AHK MicMute Features

    1.  Tray Icon
    2.  Push to talk

    AHK MicMute VS MicSwitch

     

    • AHK MicMute is the most popular Windows alternative to MicSwitch.

    • AHK MicMute is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MicSwitch.

    • AHK MicMute is Free and Open SourceMicSwitch is also Free and Open Source
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    Microphone Mute Indicator

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    A tiny program for showing the microphone mute status in the Windows taskbar notification area.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microphone Mute Indicator screenshot 1

    Microphone Mute Indicator Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

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    YouAreMuted

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    Tired of people telling you that "You are muted!" on online meettings? Use this simple program to easily mute / unmute all mics and have a visual feedback on your screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    YouAreMuted screenshot 1

    YouAreMuted VS MicSwitch

     
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    Shush

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    Problem: Voice chat is awesome, but sooner or later you’ll send something you wish others hadn’t heard.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shush screenshot 1

    Shush Features

    1.  Push to talk
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

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    Mic Drop

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    Mic Drop is a macOS menu bar app that allows you to quickly mute and unmute yourself using a keyboard shortcut. It works with every meeting app out there—from Zoom to Slack, FaceTime to Houseparty.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Quickly mute your mic with a global shortcut or menu bar control.

    Mic Drop Features

    1.  Status window
    2.  Push to talk
    3.  Remote Work

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    Talk Toggle

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    Mute your microphone with a customizable shortcut.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Talk Toggle screenshot 1

    Talk Toggle Features

    1.  Push to talk

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    MuteMyMic

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    Provides a status bar icon for setting microphone input level, and hotkeys to mute/unmute.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MuteMyMic screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.10) was released in March 2015.

    MuteMyMic Features

    1.  Push to talk

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