Total Recorder Alternatives for Mac

Total Recorder is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Total Recorder and 12 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Total Recorder are Ocenaudio, Audio Hijack, Loopback and Sneedacity.

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Total Recorder alternatives page was last updated May 2, 2024
  1. Audacity icon
     2284 likes

    Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Audacity is free, open source software.

    129 Audacity alternatives
    Editing Audio

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • LAME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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.  No registration required
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    Comments about Audacity as an Alternative to Total Recorder
     
       
    QuestioningEspecialy

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

    Top positive commentFeb 8, 2023
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    Guest

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

    Top negative commentMay 25, 2016
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    chmatrix

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

    Negative commentMay 2, 2024
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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. Ocenaudio icon
     135 likes

    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.

    45 Ocenaudio alternatives
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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
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  3. Audio Hijack icon
     51 likes

    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
    Audio Hijack screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Audio Hijack Features

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

    macOS software for taking the sound from applications and audio input devices and using them as inputs for anything else.

    21 Loopback alternatives
    Loopback screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Loopback Features

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

    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.

    109 Sneedacity alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2022.03) is from March 2022.

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

    16 Recordia alternatives
    Recordia screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Recordia Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Sits in the MenuBar
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  7. Acoustica icon
     8 likes

    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...

    28 Acoustica alternatives
    The Acoustica Premium Edition 7 workspace with an audio clip loaded in the editor.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Acoustica Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Mix Music
    3.  Multitrack editing
    4.  MultiTrack
    5.  Batch processing
    6.  Built-in Burner
    7.  Audio restoration
    8.  Spectral editing
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  8. AudioDirector icon
     3 likes

    AudioDirector offers you the freedom to edit and mix the soundtrack of your video, the sound effects and even the voices. Restoration tools are used to correct the sound defects. AudioDirector integrates by dynamic link with PowerDirector for total fluidity and a considerable...

    91 AudioDirector alternatives
    AudioDirector screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AudioDirector Features

    1.  Noise Reduction
    2.  Surround mixing
    3.  Multitrack editing
    4.  Batch conversion
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  9. Sound Siphon icon
     7 likes

    Sound Siphon is a software package that makes your Mac’s audio output available as an audio input device. It enables you to send audio from one application to another where it can be processed, streamed, or recorded.

    12 Sound Siphon alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Sound Siphon Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
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  10. Sound Studio icon
     5 likes

    Record, edit, and produce your audio with Sound Studio, an easy-to-use Mac app for recording and editing digital audio on your computer. Digitize tapes and vinyl records, record live performances, create your own mixes with crossfades, tweak the levels and EQ, apply digital...

    37 Sound Studio alternatives
    Sound Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Sound Studio Features

    1.  Mix Music
    2.  Sound Effects
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