Total Recorder AlternativesAudio Recorders & Audio Editors like Total Recorder

Total Recorder is described as 'Multi-purpose audio and video recording software program with a wide variety of editing and sound processing capabilities' and is a Audio Recorder in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Total Recorder for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Total Recorder alternative is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Total Recorder are Tenacity, Ocenaudio, Audio Hijack and Loopback.

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  1. Audacity icon

    Audacity

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    Audacity, a free open-source multi-track editor, enables high-quality audio processing across platforms. Supports diverse formats, plugins, and scripting languages, offering robust features like batching, visual tools, and accessibility.

    125 Audacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Audacity is an alternative to Total Recorder's audio editing feature from its Professional Edition onward.

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    Total Recorder is a small in background recording tool with functions specific for that task. Audacity is an audio editor.

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    Audacity is an audio editor without any possibility to schedule recording.

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    • Some users think Audacity is a great Total Recorder alternative, some don't.

    • Audacity is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Total Recorder.

    • Audacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Total Recorder.

    • Audacity is Free and Open SourceTotal Recorder is Paid and Proprietary
    • Audacity is LightweightTotal Recorder is not according to our users
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    Tenacity

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    Tenacity is an easy-to-use, privacy-friendly, FLOSS, cross-platform multi-track audio editor/recorder for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems.

    87 Tenacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    • Haiku
    Dark mode
     
  4. Ocenaudio icon

    Ocenaudio

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    Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users.

    47 Ocenaudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.
     
  5. Audio Hijack icon

    Audio Hijack

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    Capture audio seamlessly. Audio Hijack supports macOS for recording from applications like iTunes and Skype, and devices like microphones. It features customizable effects, real-time monitoring, and various save formats with scheduled recordings and a drag-and-drop interface.

    24 Audio Hijack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Audio Hijack is the most popular commercial alternative to Total Recorder.

    • Audio Hijack is Paid and ProprietaryTotal Recorder is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Loopback icon

    Loopback

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    Configure advanced audio routing by creating virtual devices on macOS, supporting up to 64 input/output channels. Customize and mix audio from multiple sources, including hidden ones like Siri. It offers Pass-Thru for direct sound transfers and full accessibility via VoiceOver, ideal for audio processing.

    22 Loopback alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. AudioMass icon

    AudioMass

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    AudioMass lets you record, or use your existing audio tracks, and modify them by trimming, cutting, pasting or applying a plethora of effects, from compression and paragraphic equalizers to reverb, delay and distortion fx.

    115 AudioMass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • AudioMass is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Total Recorder.

    • AudioMass is Free and Open SourceTotal Recorder is Paid and Proprietary
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    Sneedacity

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    Sneedacity (named after Sneed's Feed and Seed from The Simpsons episode, "E-I-E-I-D'oh") is a free (libre), open source, and privacy-respecting audio recording and editing suite forked from Audacity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. DarkAudacity icon

    DarkAudacity

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    DarkAudacity is a build/fork of the the well known free sound editor, Audacity, customized with a darker, more modern theme - and a few small tweaks. The audio engine underneath is the same audio engine. The same code powers it. Like Audacity, it is completely free.

    117 DarkAudacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Recordia

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    Recordia lets you record audio directly from the menu bar or with a global keyboard shortcut.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Recordia screenshot 1
     
  13. Acoustica icon

    Acoustica

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    Acoustica is a comprehensive audio editor for recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Re-implemented from scratch for the highest quality demands and cross-platform support, Acoustica 7 is now the perfect tool for editing, mastering and restoration work on both Mac and PC (32...

    29 Acoustica alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    The Acoustica Premium Edition 7 workspace with an audio clip loaded in the editor.
     
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    AudioDope

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    Audiodope is an audio editor. You can load and listen to music files of various formats such as wave, MP3, wma etc. You can also edit part or the whole stream.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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