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SoundflowerBed vs Proxy Audio Device
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SoundflowerBed
5.0Taps into Soundflower channels and route them to an audio device
Proxy Audio Device
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | SoundflowerBed | Proxy Audio Device |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 208 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 622 |
| 365-day Installs | 41 | 2.6K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 1.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 454 | 986 |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 56 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 31 |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
Reviews
SoundflowerBed
SoundflowerBed is a tool for routing audio from Soundflower channels to external devices, making it ideal for content creators and audio engineers. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing audio streams, though its development has been stagnant since 2019.
Routes audio from Soundflower channels to external audio devices.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use under the MIT license
- + Useful for routing audio streams in specific workflows
- + Provides a graphical interface for managing audio routes
Cons
- - Unmaintained and no auto-update feature
- - Niche tool with limited appeal beyond specific use cases
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