Virtual Audio Cable Alternatives for Linux

Virtual Audio Cable is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is JACK Audio Connection Kit, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Virtual Audio Cable, but unfortunately only two of them are available for Linux. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

Virtual Audio Cable alternatives are mainly Audio Routers but may also be Audio Recorders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Virtual Audio Cable.

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Virtual Audio Cable

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Audio Router

Virtual Audio Cable is the definitive audio routing tool for Windows that lets you redirect audio streams between...

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JACK Audio Connection Kit
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Free • Open Source
Audio Router
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18 JACK Audio Connection Kit alternatives
JACK is a professional sound server daemon that provides real-time low latency connections for both audio and MIDI data between applications that implement its API. The API can be used through either JACK1 or JACK2.
- - JACK Audio Connection Kit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Virtual Audio Cable.
- - JACK Audio Connection Kit is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Virtual Audio Cable.
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JACK Audio Connection Kit Features
1. Support for MIDIJACK Audio Connection Kit includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Virtual Audio Cable
Connecting audio streams
Sound drivers
Multi Channel
Low Latency
Native application
Macro Recording
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Most users think JACK Audio Connection Kit is a great Virtual Audio Cable alternative.
David
While JACK Audio involves a more complex setup and needs the server to be started to work, it's functionally the same as it allows audio routing between applications. Routing can be done between any app providing an option to select the JACK Audio driver.
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Guest
It does only support jack compatible applications, not virtual audio applications.
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Helvum
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Free • Open Source
Linux
11 Helvum alternatives
GTK-based patchbay for pipewire, inspired by the JACK tool catia.
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Virtual Mixer
Connecting audio streams
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Customizable

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Virtual Audio Cable Alternatives for Linux

JACK Audio Connection Kit

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