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 25 alternatives to Sound Control and 15 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Sound Control are BetterAudio, PairPods, Airfoil and SoundSource.

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  1. FineTune icon
     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.

    36 FineTune alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  2. BetterAudio icon
     7 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  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.

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. SoundSource icon
     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.

    26 SoundSource alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. SoundDesk icon
     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Fader icon
     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)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Simple, always ready menubar app that allows you to switch quickly between available input and output devices*

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Volume Scroll vs Sound Control Comments
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    Because this app doesnt let you config the volume for each app separatedly

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