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 25 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 Tenacity, Ocenaudio, Audio Hijack and Loopback.

Total Recorder alternatives are mainly Audio Editors but may also be Audio Recorders or Digital Audio Workstations. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Total Recorder.

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Audacity
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Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
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133 Audacity alternatives
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. You can use Audacity to record live audio, convert tapes and records, edit sound files, change the speed or pitch of a recording and much more.
- - Audacity is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Total Recorder.
- - Audacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Total Recorder.
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Audacity Features
1. Ad-freeAudacity doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableAudacity can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Support for VST PluginsAudacity support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
4. LightweightAudacity consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Works OfflineAudacity can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Audacity without registration.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAudacity can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. Lossless AudioAudacity has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
9. No TrackingAudacity will not track you or use your personal data.
Multitrack editing
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Noise Reduction
Music Recording
Support for Android Things
Record to tape
Pitch Correction
FSA tracking
Comments about Audacity as a Alternative to Total Recorder
Some users think Audacity is a great Total Recorder alternative, some don't.
QuestioningEspecialy
Audacity is an alternative to Total Recorder's audio editing feature from its Professional Edition onward.
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Danilo_Venom
Audacity can be used to record computer audio, including radio, streaming audio or audio calls
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cannot schedule recordings
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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.
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Tenacity
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Free • Open Source
Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
87 Tenacity alternatives
Tenacity is an easy-to-use, privacy-friendly, FLOSS, cross-platform multi-track audio editor/recorder for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems.
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Tenacity Features
1. Privacy focusedTenacity is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Ad-freeTenacity doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineTenacity can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. LightweightTenacity consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Support for VST PluginsTenacity support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Remove Noise
Mix Music
Ocenaudio
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Free • Proprietary
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
45 Ocenaudio alternatives
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.
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Ocenaudio Features
1. LightweightOcenaudio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for VST PluginsOcenaudio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. PortableOcenaudio can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Ad-freeOcenaudio doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
User friendly
Intuitive Interface
Native application
Spectrogram view
Specific for 64-Bit
Multiple files
Support for Hotkeys
Multi-selection
Batch conversion
Audio Hijack
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Audio Recorder
Mac
23 Audio Hijack alternatives
Record any audio, with Audio Hijack! Save audio from applications like iTunes, Skype or Safari, or from hardware devices like microphones and mixers.
- - Audio Hijack is the most popular commercial alternative to Total Recorder.
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Audio Hijack Features
Virtual Audio Cable
Record off sound card
Real time editing
Loopback
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Audio Recorder
Audio Router
Mac
19 Loopback alternatives
Create virtual audio devices to take the sound from applications and audio input devices, then send it to audio processing applications. Loopback is a software solution that provides the power of a high-end studio mixing board.
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Loopback Features
Virtual Audio Cable
Customizable
Connecting audio streams
Mix Music
Out Of The Box
Voiceover
Sneedacity
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Free • Open Source
Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Digital Audio Workstation
Mac
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109 Sneedacity alternatives
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.
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Sneedacity Features
1. No TrackingSneedacity will not track you or use your personal data.
2. Ad-freeSneedacity doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
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Acoustica
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Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Music Production App
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30 Acoustica alternatives
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...
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Acoustica Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAcoustica can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Mix Music
Multitrack editing
MultiTrack
Batch processing
Built-in Burner
Audio restoration
Spectral editing
AudioDirector
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Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
92 AudioDirector alternatives
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...
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AudioDirector Features
Noise Reduction
Customizable
Surround mixing
Multitrack editing
Batch conversion
Sound Siphon
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Audio Recorder
Mac
12 Sound Siphon alternatives
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.
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Sound Siphon Features
Virtual Audio Cable
Sound Studio
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Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Mac
39 Sound Studio alternatives
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...
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Sound Studio Features
Mix Music
Sound Effects
Backtrack
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Paid • Proprietary
Audio Recorder
Mac
10 Backtrack alternatives
Backtrack lets you record all those conversations, calls, and brainstorming sessions that you forgot to click the record button for.
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Boilsoft Audio Recorder for Mac
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Audio Recorder
Audio Editor
Mac
6 Boilsoft Audio Recorder for Mac alternatives
As a professional real-time audio recording and editing software, Boilsoft Audio Recorder can record lossless sounds from any internal or external sources such as Microphone, CD player, line-in devices and other applications (like Skype, QuickTime Player, RealPlayer, iTunes...
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Boilsoft Audio Recorder for Mac Features
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