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Baritone vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Baritone
5.0Spotify controls that live in the menu bar
SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | Baritone | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 375 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 25 | 5.0K |
| Version | 1.0.9 | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 181 | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 15 | 7 |
| Open Issues | 7 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | HTML | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 23, 2018 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Reviews
Baritone
Baritone offers a sleek, menu-bar-based Spotify control solution, ideal for users seeking quick access to music without launching the main app. Its minimalist design and integration with macOS make it a handy utility for Spotify enthusiasts.
Baritone provides Spotify controls directly in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu-bar access for Spotify controls
- + Lightweight and integrates well with macOS
- + Useful for power users seeking quick music control
Cons
- - No auto-updates and limited recent development activity
- - Open issues suggest potential functionality problems
SoundSource
SoundSource is a robust audio controller for macOS, offering advanced management of audio devices and settings. It benefits users needing precise audio control, such as professionals or those with multiple audio devices.
Controls and manages audio devices and settings on macOS.
Pros
- + Mature and reliable audio management tool
- + Supports advanced audio device control and settings
- + Includes a command-line tool for power users
Cons
- - No recent updates or community activity
- - Unknown licensing terms