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 Wavacity.

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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.

    127 Audacity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Editing Audio

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remove Noise
    7.  Track editing
    8.  Noise Reduction
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Music Recording
    11.  Support for VST Plugins
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Audacity VS Total Recorder

     
    Comments about Audacity as an Alternative to Total Recorder
    Top Positive Comment
    QuestioningEspecialy
    Feb 8, 2023
    0

    Audacity is an alternative to Total Recorder's audio editing feature from its Professional Edition onward.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 25, 2016
    8

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

    Most Recent Comment
    chmatrix
    Negative May 2, 2024
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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
  2. Tenacity icon

    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.

    88 Tenacity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Mac
    • FreeBSD
    Dark mode

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Remove Noise
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Mix Music
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  Support for VST Plugins
    10.  Support for MIDI

    Tenacity VS Total Recorder

     
  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.

    46 Ocenaudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Portable
    4.  Spectrogram view
    5.  Native application
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Multiple files
    10.  Specific for 64-Bit
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Multi-selection

    Ocenaudio VS Total Recorder

     
  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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Audio Hijack screenshot 1

    Audio Hijack Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Virtual Audio Cable
    6.  Record off sound card
    7.  Real time editing

    Audio Hijack VS Total Recorder

     

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

    • Audio Hijack is Paid and ProprietaryTotal Recorder is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Wavacity

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    Wavacity is derived from the open source Audacity and modified to run in the web browser.

    52 Wavacity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wavacity screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update to the project is from July 2023. A lot of features do not work on the website (generate, many effects etc.)https://github.com/ahilss/wavacity/commit/38ba56b96df2ba8265fcd471465c82842340da7d

    Wavacity Features

    1.  Support for MIDI

    Wavacity VS Total Recorder

     

    • Wavacity is the most popular Web-based alternative to Total Recorder.

    • Wavacity is Free and Open SourceTotal Recorder is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    AudioMass screenshot 1

    AudioMass Features

    1.  Works Offline

    AudioMass VS Total Recorder

     

    • AudioMass is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Total Recorder.

    • AudioMass is Free and Open SourceTotal Recorder is Paid and Proprietary
  9. 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.

    21 Loopback alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Loopback screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Out Of The Box
    5.  Voiceover

    Loopback VS Total Recorder

     
  10. Sneedacity icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2022.03) is from March 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Multitrack editing
    7.  Mix Music

    Sneedacity VS Total Recorder

     
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DarkAudacity screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.3.2, released in May 2019, can be still downloaded from FossHub. The GitHub page shows an older version (2.1.3) that dates back to 2016.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Multitrack editing
    4.  Mix Music

    DarkAudacity VS Total Recorder

     
  12. Recordia icon

    Recordia

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Recordia screenshot 1

    Recordia Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Recordia VS Total Recorder

     
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