Best audio mixers and equalizers
Apps that add equalizers, per-app volume and audio effects to your computer's sound.
2 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All audio mixers and equalizers
- Alternatives to SoundSource
Rogue Amoeba's menu bar app for per-app volume, output routing and audio effects on the Mac.
PaidmacOS - Alternatives to pwvucontrol
Open-source volume control app for PipeWire on Linux, with per-app volume and device switching.
Open sourceLinux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
SoundSourceBest for a free option
pwvucontrolBest for open source
pwvucontrolBest for Mac
SoundSourceBest for Linux
pwvucontrolCommon questions
What are the best audio mixers and equalizers?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading audio mixers and equalizers right now are SoundSource and pwvucontrol.
Are there free audio mixers and equalizers?
Yes. pwvucontrol (open source) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which audio mixers and equalizers are open source?
pwvucontrol.