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Boom vs Proxy Audio Device

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Boom

6.0
Utilities

Transforms audio input

Proxy Audio Device

7.0
Utilities

Sound and audio controller

Metric Boom Proxy Audio Device
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 12 211
90-day Installs 30 627
365-day Installs 110 2.6K
Version 1.7.20 1.0.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.7K 986
GitHub Forks 319 56
Open Issues 32 31
License Apache-2.0 Unlicense
Language Go C++
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 12, 2023

Reviews

Boom

Boom enhances audio input for macOS users, offering features like noise cancellation and voice optimization. It benefits users needing clear audio for calls, podcasts, or recording.

Transforms audio input for clearer and more professional sound output.

Pros

  • + Effective audio enhancement features
  • + Customizable settings
  • + Useful for professional audio needs

Cons

  • - No auto-updates since 2016
  • - Minimal recent community engagement

Proxy Audio Device

Proxy Audio Device is a virtual audio driver that routes all system audio to another output, offering custom audio routing solutions for developers and users with specific audio needs.

Acts as a virtual audio driver directing all system audio to another output device.

Pros

  • + Open-source and customizable
  • + Useful for developers needing audio routing solutions
  • + Active community and regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved