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SonoBus

Free, open-source app for streaming low-latency, high-quality audio between musicians over the internet.

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About SonoBus

SonoBus connects a group of people so they can send audio to each other with very little delay, which makes it usable for remote jamming, rehearsals, lessons and podcast recording. Everyone types the same group name (optionally with a password) and the app links them directly peer-to-peer; a public connection server only helps people find each other. Each participant controls their own mix, latency buffer and audio quality, from uncompressed PCM down to Opus-compressed streams, and the app can record everyone and play a backing track to the whole group. It also ships as an AU, VST and AAX plugin so it can sit inside a DAW. SonoBus runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, is GPL-licensed and completely free, funded by donations. There is no echo cancellation, so headphones are needed with live mics, it has no video, and audio is sent unencrypted.

Best for: Musicians and podcasters who want free, direct, low-latency audio links without running a server.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source on desktop and mobile
  • Peer-to-peer, so no server to rent or set up
  • Works as a DAW plugin as well as a standalone app
  • Per-person control of latency and audio quality

Why people leave

  • Audio is not encrypted
  • No built-in video, so a separate call is needed to see each other
  • Peer-to-peer upload load grows with every extra participant

Top SonoBus alternatives

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  1. 1Jamulus logo
    Jamulus

    Server-based mixing that scales to larger choirs and bands, with public servers to join strangers.

    66.5
  2. 2JackTrip logo
    JackTrip

    Adds hosted virtual studios with video, live streaming and recordings on paid plans.

    62.6

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SonoBus: common questions

Is SonoBus free?

Yes. SonoBus is free, open-source software.

Is SonoBus open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at sonosaurus/sonobus.

What platforms does SonoBus run on?

SonoBus is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to SonoBus?

The highest-ranked SonoBus alternatives right now are Jamulus and JackTrip. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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