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Soundflower vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Soundflower
7.0SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | Soundflower | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 375 |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 5.1K |
| Version | 2.0b2 | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.1K | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 615 | 7 |
| Open Issues | 7 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Jul 10, 2013 | Feb 17, 2017 |
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
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