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SoundflowerBed vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SoundflowerBed
5.0Taps into Soundflower channels and route them to an audio device
SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | SoundflowerBed | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 375 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 41 | 5.0K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 454 | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 7 |
| Open Issues | 1 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | C++ | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 17, 2017 |
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
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