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BetterAudio

BetterAudio is an advanced audio management tool for macOS that puts complete control over your sound environment directly in the menu bar. Switch devices, manage volume per-app, transcribe via AI, and customize your HUD without disrupting your workflow.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Pay once)
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  No Tracking
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Works Offline
  5.  Dark Mode
  6.  Per-app volumen control
  7.  Supports audio media keys
  8.  Dictation
  9.  Sits in the MenuBar
  10.  Audio Sharing

 Tags

  • mute-microphone
  • Mac
  • betteraudio
  • macos-utility
  • ai-dictation
  • MacOs
  • menubar-app
  • audio
  • app
  • menubar-apps
  • per-app
  • menu-bar

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  • Developed by

    PL flagrokartur

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $10 + free version with limited functionality.

  • Alternatives

    38 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • German
    • Polish
    • Spanish
    • Italian

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GitHub repository

  •  63 Stars
  •  1 Forks
  •  3 Open Issues
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What is BetterAudio?

BetterAudio is an advanced audio management tool for macOS that puts complete control over your sound environment directly in the menu bar. Switch devices, manage volume per-app, transcribe via AI, and customize your HUD without disrupting your workflow.

Advanced Audio Control

  • 🆕 Per-app volume control: Adjust volume for individual applications independently.
  • 🆕 External Monitor Control: Control the volume of external monitors directly via DDC.
  • Device Management: Quick switching between audio input and output devices.
  • Audio Sharing: Play audio on two devices at once (Multi-Output).
  • Detailed Device Info: View technical details for each specific audio device.
  • Priority System: Organize your device list by priority, or hide/blacklist unwanted devices entirely.
  • System Volume: Change the global system volume directly from the menu bar slider.

AI & Media Productivity

  • Local AI Transcription: Dictate and quickly transcribe text using privacy-focused local Parakeet AI models.
  • Force Media Keys: Force media keys (Play/Pause/Next) to always control your selected player (Spotify, Apple Music).
  • Volume Key Routing: Redirect system volume keys (F11/F12) to control the specific volume of Spotify or Apple Music instead of the global macOS volume.
  • Now Playing: A dedicated section showing the currently playing track and media info.

UI & Experience

  • Custom HUD: Beautiful on-screen notifications when adjusting volume, muting, or switching devices.
  • Custom positioning: Place the HUD where you want it.
  • Extended time: Adjust how long the HUD stays visible.
  • Smart Muting: Quick microphone muting by clicking the icon, with various status icons to indicate state.
  • Global Shortcuts: Customizable keyboard shortcuts for adjusting volume, switching devices, and opening the panel.
  • Visual Customization: Full control over components and icons displayed in the menu bar.

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