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Soundflower vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Soundflower
7.0Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | Soundflower | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 4.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 23.0K |
| Version | 2.0b2 | 0.4.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.1K | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 615 | 748 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 10, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Soundflower
Soundflower is a macOS system extension enabling audio routing between applications, ideal for audio professionals, developers, and anyone needing precise audio control. It offers a free, open-source solution for audio pass-through, supported by a strong GitHub community.
Enables audio to be passed between different applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Supports audio routing between apps
- + Large GitHub following
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low community activity
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability