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, Windows, Linux, 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, BetterAudio and Background Music.

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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.

    34 EarTrumpet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  2. FineTune icon
     13 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.

    30 Volume2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. BetterAudio icon
     6 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
     
  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...

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  6. Boom 2 icon
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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.

    21 Boom 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. KMix icon
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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.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  8. Pulsemixer icon
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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 (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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