Sound Control Alternatives for Mac

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   FineTune

    17 likes

   Menu bar utility for macOS offering per-app and per-device audio control, app routing to output devices, integrated 10-band EQ with 20 presets, real-time VU metering, volume boost up to 200 percent, quick device selection, persistent settings, and audio muting.

   42 FineTune alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Volume Control
   • Audio Router

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • United States

   

   

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2. 

   

   BetterAudio

    8 likes

   Advanced macOS menu bar tool with customizable per-app volume, fast audio device switching, Multi-Output playback, external monitor control, privacy-focused AI transcription, media keys routing, Now Playing info, smart muting, and full HUD customization.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Origin

   • Poland
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • iPhone

   • Poland
   • EU

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   PairPods

    5 likes

   A macOS menubar app that lets you share audio between two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. PairPods makes it easy to create shared listening experiences.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   

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5. 

   

   Airfoil

    70 likes

   Send any audio to the AirPort Express. Send any audio to AirPort Express units, Apple TVs, and even other Macs and PCs, all in sync! Airfoil for Mac gives you your audio - everywhere.

   33 Airfoil alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Audio Router

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • United States

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   SoundSource

    10 likes

   Manage audio on a per-app basis, set individual volume and output devices, apply a 10-band equalizer or effects, customize headphone profiles, use Magic Boost for small speakers, adjust input or output settings rapidly, and access controls from the menu bar or floating window.

   31 SoundSource alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Volume Control

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • United States

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   Background Music

    17 likes

   Background Music is a macOS audio utility that can automatically pause your music, set individual apps' volumes, and record system audio.

   19 Background Music alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Volume Control

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • United States

   

   

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9. 

   

   Sonexis

    Like

   Add bass boost and real-time audio effects to macOS system sound, including Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, and Apple Music. Sonexis shapes your audio instantly.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Sound Equalizer

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   

   

   +2

   

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10. 

    

    SoundShare - Audio Sharing

     3 likes

    SoundShare brings seamless audio sharing to macOS, allowing you to connect multiple Bluetooth audio devices and share music, podcasts, or videos with friends.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Audio Router

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

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11. 

    

    SoundDesk

     8 likes

    SoundDesk is the easiest way to turn your macOS into a professional mixing desk.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Audio Router
    • Audio Recorder

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

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12. 

    

    Soundish

     1 like

    Soundish adds a per-application volume mixer to macOS, which has no built-in equivalent. Each running app gets its own volume slider, mute toggle, and output device selector in a menu bar panel.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Fader

     1 like

    Free, open-source menu bar app for macOS: per-app volume faders, one-click audio output switching, and Bluetooth headphone control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Volume Control

    Origin

    • Poland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • Poland
    • EU

    

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14. 

    

    AudioCentral

     1 like

    macOS Sound Control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Volume Control
    • Sound Equalizer

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

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