PulseAudio Equalizer AlternativesSound Equalizers and other similar apps like PulseAudio Equalizer

PulseAudio Equalizer is described as '15 bands system wide equalizer, that means any application that is using PulseAudio, will benefit from the sound improvement' and is a Sound Equalizer in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PulseAudio Equalizer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best PulseAudio Equalizer alternative is Equalizer APO, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PulseAudio Equalizer are FxSound, EasyEffects, SteelSeries GG and Peace Equalizer.

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PulseAudio Equalizer alternatives are mainly Sound Equalizers but may also be Audio Players or Background Noise Reduction Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PulseAudio Equalizer.

PulseAudio Equalizer

Sound Equalizer
Free • Open Source

PulseAudio Equalizer is a 15 bands system wide equalizer, that means any application that is using PulseAudio, will benefit from the sound improvement.

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PulseAudio Equalizer alternatives page was last updated Oct 1, 2022

Equalizer APO
Equalizer APO is a parametric / graphic equalizer for Windows. It is implemented as an Audio Processing Object (APO) for the system effect infrastructure introduced with Windows Vista.
21 Equalizer APO alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
Equalizer APO Features
Parametric Equalizer
Works Offline
Parametric Filters
Modular System
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Equalizer APO VS PulseAudio Equalizer
Is Equalizer APO a good alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer?
- Equalizer APO is the most popular Windows alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer.
- Equalizer APO is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer.
- Equalizer APO is Free and Open SourcePulseAudio Equalizer is also Free and Open Source

FxSound
Free and open-source software to boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Including an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized audio.
16 FxSound alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
FxSound Features
Normalize Volume
Sound Effects
Skin customization
Mix Music
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FxSound VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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EasyEffects
Easy Effects is an advanced audio manipulation tool. It includes an equalizer, limiter, compressor and a reverberation tool, just to mention a few. To complement this there is also a built in spectrum analyzer.
14 EasyEffects alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
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EasyEffects Features
1. Dynamic Range Compressor
2. Parametric Equalizer
3. Test frequency
4. Noise Reduction
5. Auto volume
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EasyEffects VS PulseAudio Equalizer
Is EasyEffects a good alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer?
- EasyEffects is the most popular Linux alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer.
- EasyEffects is Free and Open SourcePulseAudio Equalizer is also Free and Open Source

SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries 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.
31 SteelSeries GG alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Sound Equalizer
- Background Noise Reduction Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SteelSeries GG Features
Configuration
Dynamic lighting
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SteelSeries GG VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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Peace Equalizer
Peace equalizer is a Windows PC interface for Equalizer APO . Besides an system-wide equalizer on your Windows PC, Peace has an effects panel for balance, crossfeeding, delay, etc., a graph window and much more.
15 Peace Equalizer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
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Peace Equalizer Features
1. Support for Themes
2. Support for Hotkeys
3. Parametric Equalizer
4. Modular System
5. Parametric Filters
6. Mix Music
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Boom 3D
Boom 3D is powered by our patented 3D Surround Sound technology that works on any headsets! From an incredible design to futuristic features like Volume Booster, advanced Equalizer Presets, in-built Audio Player, amazing Audio Effects.
21 Boom 3D alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Boom 3D Features
Bass booster
Built-in Equalizer
Built-in player
Sound Effects
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Boom 3D VS PulseAudio Equalizer
Is Boom 3D a good alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer?
- Boom 3D is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer.
- Boom 3D is the most popular commercial alternative to PulseAudio Equalizer.
- Boom 3D is Paid and ProprietaryPulseAudio Equalizer is Free and Open Source

PC Equalizer - GUI
PC Equalizer is a Graphical User Interface for "Equalizer APO" which is a parametric / graphic equalizer for Windows.
15 PC Equalizer - GUI alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
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PC Equalizer - GUI VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio!
EQ any audio you find on the web, live! Crank the bass, dim the highs, up the vocals: all with Ears!
21 Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio! alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Sound Equalizer
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio! Features
Portable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Bass booster
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Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio! VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software
DeskFX audio enhancer software is designed for you to modify and enhance the music and audio played through your speakers and headphones, to provide you with the best possible sound experience.
20 DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Windows
DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software Features
Ad-free
Presets
Audio playback
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TDR Nova
NOVA 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.
16 TDR Nova alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
TDR Nova Features
Multiband audio compression
Typing in TeX itself
Parametric Equalizer
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TDR Nova VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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Bongiovi DPS
Instantaneously correct, improve and optimize the sound of any computer system with Bongiovi DPS.
17 Bongiovi DPS alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Bongiovi DPS Features
Customizable
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A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod
ARISE 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.
21 A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod Features
Root required
Bass booster
Hi-Fi Sound
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A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod VS PulseAudio Equalizer
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