Sound Control Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Sound Control for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is FineTune, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Sound Control and 11 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Sound Control are BetterAudio, PairPods, Airfoil and Background Music.

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  1. FineTune icon
     10 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.

    31 FineTune alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. BetterAudio icon
     3 likes

    BetterAudio is an advanced audio management tool for macOS that puts complete control over your sound environment directly in the menu bar. Switch devices, manage volume per-app, transcribe via AI, and customize your HUD without disrupting your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. PairPods icon
     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.

    24 PairPods alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Airfoil icon
     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.

    32 Airfoil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. SoundSource icon
     9 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.

    15 SoundSource alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. SoundDesk icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Volume Scroll icon
     2 likes

    Volume Scroll lets you control your main volume by hovering with your mouse cursor over the top menubar and scrolling up or down to change your volume.

    15 Volume Scroll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Volume Scroll as an Alternative to Sound Control
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    Because this app doesnt let you config the volume for each app separatedly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Volume Scroll is Free and ProprietarySound Control is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Ses icon
     Like

    MacOS tray app to control Sonos speakers ecosystem.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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