SoundSource AlternativesVolume Control Tools and other similar apps like SoundSource

SoundSource is described as 'Control volume and audio output per application, apply individual equalizer settings, and access advanced sound features from the menu bar on macOS' 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, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best SoundSource alternative is EarTrumpet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SoundSource are FineTune, Volume2, Background Music and BetterAudio.

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SoundSource alternatives are mainly Volume Control Tools, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Audio Routers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SoundSource.
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  1. EarTrumpet icon
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    Provides advanced per-app volume control for Windows 10 and 11 with multi-channel audio visualization, device switching, configurable hotkeys, modern interface options such as light and dark modes, automatic updates, multilingual support, and enhanced audio routing.

    32 EarTrumpet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  2. 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

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    • Mac
     
  3. Volume2 icon
     101 likes

    Volume2 is an advanced Windows audio mixer, a complete replacement for the standard Volume Control. This application lets you easily change the sound volume just by rotating the mouse wheel or by using keyboard hot keys or just mouse move on screen border.

    29 Volume2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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
     
  5. 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...

    9 PulseAudio Volume Control alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  6. Boom 2 icon
     27 likes

    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.

    21 Boom 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. KMix icon
     1 like

    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.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  8. Pulsemixer icon
     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Sound Control icon
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    Sound Control adds per-app volume and EQ controls to your Mac apps. Route your apps to different audio devices. Add volume controls to your devices.

    22 Sound Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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