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Beardie vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Beardie
8.0Control various media players with your keyboard
SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | Beardie | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 375 |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 69 | 5.1K |
| Version | 3.0.24.84.Release | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 170 | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 7 |
| Open Issues | 13 | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 4, 2023 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Reviews
Beardie
Beardie is a utility that lets you control various media players using keyboard shortcuts. It supports services like Spotify, Apple Music, and more, making it ideal for power users who prefer hands-free media control.
Controls media players via keyboard shortcuts.
Pros
- + Keyboard shortcuts for media control
- + Supports multiple media services
- + Active development
Cons
- - Limited installs
- - Open issues exist
- - Unknown license
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