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Loopback vs Proxy Audio Device

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Loopback

7.5
Media & Design

Cable-free audio router

Proxy Audio Device

7.0
Utilities

Sound and audio controller

Metric Loopback Proxy Audio Device
Category Media & Design Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 173 211
90-day Installs 470 627
365-day Installs 1.9K 2.6K
Version 2.4.9 1.0.7
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 13.2K 986
GitHub Forks 1.2K 56
Open Issues 18 31
License NOASSERTION Unlicense
Language JavaScript C++
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 12, 2023

Reviews

Loopback

Loopback is a powerful audio routing tool that enables complex audio setups without physical cables. It's ideal for content creators, gamers, and professionals who need flexible audio routing capabilities.

Loopback routes audio between applications and devices without the need for physical cables.

Pros

  • + Highly flexible audio routing capabilities
  • + Professional-grade tool for audio professionals
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Pricing may be steep for casual users
  • - Steep learning curve for complex setups

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