SoundSource AlternativesVolume Control Tools and other similar apps like SoundSource

SoundSource is described as 'Control audio on a per-app basis, adjusting the volume and output device for individual apps' and is a Volume Control tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SoundSource for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Google Chrome apps. The best SoundSource alternative is Background Music, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SoundSource are PulseAudio Volume Control, Boom 2, KMix and Pulsemixer.

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

    9 Background Music alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Background Music is the most popular Mac alternative to SoundSource.

    • Background Music is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SoundSource.

    • Background Music is Free and Open SourceSoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Background Music is LightweightSoundSource is not according to our users
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    PulseAudio Volume Control (pavucontrol) is a volume control tool (“mixer”) for the PulseAudio server. In contrast to classic mixer tools, this one allows you to control both the volume of hardware devices and of each...

    7 PulseAudio Volume Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
    • PulseAudio Volume Control is the most popular Linux alternative to SoundSource.

    • PulseAudio Volume Control is Free and Open SourceSoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Maximize your Mac's audio output beyond default limits with a simple tool that enhances sound for movies, music, and web content. Improves Skype sessions, boosts music files, and syncs them to iPhone or iPod touch. Ideal for media enthusiasts looking to upgrade their sound experience.

    20 Boom 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Boom 2 is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SoundSource.

    • Boom 2 is the most popular commercial alternative to SoundSource.

    • Boom 2 is Paid and ProprietarySoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
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    KMix is an application to allow you to change the volume of your sound card. Though small, it is full-featured, and it supports several platforms and sound drivers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
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    CLI and curses mixer for PulseAudio. Contribute to GeorgeFilipkin/pulsemixer development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Sound Booster allows you to boost volume of a web browser, a media player, a game or any other Windows programs that play sounds. Sound Booster amplifies sound in real-time and there is no need to configure it.

    14 Letasoft Sound Booster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Letasoft Sound Booster is the most popular Windows alternative to SoundSource.

    • Letasoft Sound Booster is Paid and ProprietarySoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
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    GroundControl virtual audio drivers allow applications to pass audio to other applications with zero latency.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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