Virtual Audio Stream AlternativesAudio Routers and other similar apps like Virtual Audio Stream

Virtual Audio Stream is described as 'Usually, all programs send their audio output to your soundcard independently. With Virtual Audio Stream you can route the output signal of any application to be the input signal of any other application' and is a Audio Router in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Virtual Audio Stream for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Virtual Audio Stream alternative is VB-Audio VoiceMeeter, which is free. Other great apps like Virtual Audio Stream are Carla, JACK Audio Connection Kit, BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver and Soundflower.

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Virtual Audio Stream alternatives page was last updated Jan 2, 2025
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  1. VB-Audio VoiceMeeter icon

    VB-Audio VoiceMeeter

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    Voicemeeter is Audio Mixer Application endowed with Virtual Audio Device used as Virtual I/O to mix and manage any audio sources from or to any audio devices or applications.

    26 VB-Audio VoiceMeeter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VoiceMeeter (Basic)

    VB-Audio VoiceMeeter Features

    1.  Virtual Mixer
    2.  Multi Channel
    3.  Live Streaming
    4.  Music Looper
    5.  Virtual Audio Cable
    6.  Autostart
    7.  Mix Music
    8.  Advanced volume mixing

    VB-Audio VoiceMeeter VS Virtual Audio Stream

     

    • VB-Audio VoiceMeeter is the most popular Windows alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • VB-Audio VoiceMeeter is the most popular free alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • VB-Audio VoiceMeeter is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtual Audio Stream is Paid and Proprietary
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    Carla

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    Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC (and send output back as MIDI too) and full OSC control.

    43 Carla alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Carla screenshot 1

    Carla Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Rack Effects
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Performance
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Ad-free

    Carla VS Virtual Audio Stream

     

    • Carla is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • Carla is the most popular Open Source alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceVirtual Audio Stream is Paid and Proprietary
  4. JACK Audio Connection Kit icon

    JACK Audio Connection Kit

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    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.

    19 JACK Audio Connection Kit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    JACK Audio Connection Kit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Virtual Audio Cable
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Support for MIDI
    4.  Multi Channel
    5.  Low Latency
    6.  Sound drivers
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Native application
    10.  Macro Recording

    JACK Audio Connection Kit VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
  5. BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver icon

    BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver

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    BlackHole is a modern macOS virtual audio driver that allows applications to pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency.

    18 BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver screenshot 1

    BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Music Looper
    4.  Virtual Audio Cable
    5.  Sound drivers
    6.  Low Latency

    BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
  6. Soundflower icon

    Soundflower

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    Soundflower is a Mac OS X system extension that allows applications to pass audio to other applications. Soundflower is easy to use, it simply presents itself as an audio device, allowing any audio application to send and receive audio with no other support needed.

    20 Soundflower alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Example
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 2.0b2, released in December 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Soundflower Features

    1.  Connecting audio streams
    2.  Sound drivers
    3.  Simple installation
    4.  Virtual Audio Cable

    Soundflower VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
  7. VB-Audio Virtual Cable icon

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable

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    VB-Audio CABLE is a Windows Audio Driver working as a Virtual Audio Cable. After installing the VB-CABLE driver, a new playback device appears in the audio device list and can be set as default device. VB-CABLE can be set as the default device, just like any regular audio device.

    23 VB-Audio Virtual Cable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Virtual cable device in Windows audio settings

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Virtual Audio Cable
    3.  Connecting audio streams

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
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    Virtual Audio Cable

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    Virtual Audio Cable is the definitive audio routing tool for Windows that lets you redirect audio streams between applications and devices on your computer. It enables you to do things like record your speaker output, send an audio stream from a DAW software to a video editor or...

    18 Virtual Audio Cable alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Virtual Audio Cable screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Music Looper
    3.  Connecting audio streams

    Virtual Audio Cable VS Virtual Audio Stream

     

    • Virtual Audio Cable is the most popular commercial alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • Virtual Audio Cable is Paid and ProprietaryVirtual Audio Stream is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Virtual Audio Cable is LightweightVirtual Audio Stream is not according to our users
  10. 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 Virtual Audio Stream

     
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    Helvum

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    GTK-based patchbay for pipewire, inspired by the JACK tool catia.

    11 Helvum alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Helvum screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Virtual Mixer
    2.  Connecting audio streams
    3.  Virtual Audio Cable

    Helvum VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
  12. AudioBus icon

    AudioBus

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    With Audiobus, the revolutionary new inter-app audio routing system, you can connect your Audiobus-compatible music apps together, just like virtual cables.

    19 AudioBus alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AudioBus screenshot 1

    AudioBus Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Sound Effects
    3.  Virtual Audio Cable
    4.  Mix Music

    AudioBus VS Virtual Audio Stream

     

    • AudioBus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Virtual Audio Stream.

    • AudioBus is Paid and ProprietaryVirtual Audio Stream is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. MIXLINE icon

    MIXLINE

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    MIXLINE is an audio mixing software that performs audio routing, mixing, and streaming. All bundled into a beautiful User Interface!.

    25 MIXLINE alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MIXLINE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Live Performance
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  Simple installation
    9.  Drag and Drop
    10.  Offline
    11.  Virtual Audio Cable
    12.  Virtual Mixer

    MIXLINE VS Virtual Audio Stream

     
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