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Soundflower vs FineTune
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Soundflower
7.0FineTune
8.0Per-application volume mixer, equalizer, and audio router
| Metric | Soundflower | FineTune |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 2.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 7.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 9.2K |
| Version | 2.0b2 | 1.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.1K | 4.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 615 | 124 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 78 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 10, 2013 | Jan 22, 2026 |
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
FineTune
FineTune is a macOS menu bar app offering per-application volume control, equalizer settings, and audio routing. It's ideal for users managing multiple audio sources or needing precise audio customization.
Provides per-application audio control, including volume, equalizer, and routing options.
Pros
- + Offers comprehensive audio control features for individual applications.
- + Open-source with active maintenance and updates.
- + Swift-based for potential performance and compatibility benefits.
Cons
- - Confusing name leading to unrelated online discussions.
- - Some reported bugs, though actively addressed.