SoundSource AlternativesVolume Control Tools and other similar apps like SoundSource

SoundSource is described as 'Control audio on a per-app basis, adjusting the volume and output device for individual apps' and is a Volume Control tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SoundSource for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Google Chrome apps. The best SoundSource alternative is FineTune, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SoundSource are Background Music, BetterAudio, PulseAudio Volume Control and Boom 2.

filter to find the best alternatives

SoundSource alternatives are mainly Volume Control Tools, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Audio Routers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SoundSource.
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
SoundSource alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. FineTune icon
     6 likes

    Menu bar utility for macOS offering per-app and per-device audio control, app routing to output devices, integrated 10-band EQ with 20 presets, real-time VU metering, volume boost up to 200 percent, quick device selection, persistent settings, and audio muting.

    31 FineTune alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • FineTune is the most popular Mac alternative to SoundSource.

    • FineTune is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SoundSource.

    • FineTune is Free and Open SourceSoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. BetterAudio icon
     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. PulseAudio Volume Control (pavucontrol) is a volume control tool (“mixer”) for the PulseAudio server. In contrast to classic mixer tools, this one allows you to control both the volume of hardware devices and of each...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
    • PulseAudio Volume Control is the most popular Linux alternative to SoundSource.

    • PulseAudio Volume Control is Free and Open SourceSoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Boom 2 icon
     27 likes

    Maximize your Mac's audio output beyond default limits with a simple tool that enhances sound for movies, music, and web content. Improves Skype sessions, boosts music files, and syncs them to iPhone or iPod touch. Ideal for media enthusiasts looking to upgrade their sound experience.

    21 Boom 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Boom 2 is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SoundSource.

    • Boom 2 is the most popular commercial alternative to SoundSource.

    • Boom 2 is Paid and ProprietarySoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. KMix icon
     1 like

    KMix is an application to allow you to change the volume of your sound card. Though small, it is full-featured, and it supports several platforms and sound drivers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  6. Pulsemixer icon
     3 likes

    CLI and curses mixer for PulseAudio. Contribute to GeorgeFilipkin/pulsemixer development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. AudioPick icon
     1 like

    Pick a preferred audio output device for HTML5 audio and video elements like SoundSource or Sound Control but for chrome based browser.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  8. Sound Booster allows you to boost volume of a web browser, a media player, a game or any other Windows programs that play sounds. Sound Booster amplifies sound in real-time and there is no need to configure it.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Letasoft Sound Booster is the most popular Windows alternative to SoundSource.

    • Letasoft Sound Booster is Paid and ProprietarySoundSource is Freemium and Proprietary
12 of 15 SoundSource alternatives