Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

eqMac vs SoundSource

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

eqMac

8.0
Utilities

System-wide audio equaliser

SoundSource

7.0
Utilities

Sound and audio controller

Metric eqMac SoundSource
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 508 375
90-day Installs 1.3K 1.2K
365-day Installs 4.2K 5.1K
Version 1.8.15 6.0.6
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.5K 68
GitHub Forks 349 7
Open Issues 130 -
License Apache-2.0
Language Swift Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 7y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 17, 2017

Reviews

eqMac

eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS, offering customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments. It's perfect for audio enthusiasts and professionals who need precise control over their system's audio output.

Provides system-wide audio equalization and volume management on macOS.

Pros

  • + System-wide audio equalization and volume control
  • + Customizable EQ settings and real-time adjustments
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Some historical technical issues like static noise and sound crackling
  • - Limited community discussion outside GitHub

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