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Soundflower vs Proxy Audio Device
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Soundflower
7.0Proxy Audio Device
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | Soundflower | Proxy Audio Device |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 211 |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 627 |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 2.6K |
| Version | 2.0b2 | 1.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.1K | 986 |
| GitHub Forks | 615 | 56 |
| Open Issues | 7 | 31 |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jul 10, 2013 | Sep 12, 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
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