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xACT vs SoundSource
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
xACT
6.0X Audio Compression Toolkit
SoundSource
7.0Sound and audio controller
| Metric | xACT | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 371 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 5.0K |
| Version | 2.57 | 6.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 85 | 68 |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 7 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | C++ | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 25, 2014 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Reviews
xACT
xACT is a macOS graphical user interface for audio compression, supporting formats like Shorten, Monkey's Audio, FLAC, and more. It offers efficient lossless audio compression and is ideal for users needing advanced audio processing tools.
xACT provides a GUI for audio compression using tools like Shorten, shntool, Monkey's Audio, FLAC, and WavPack.
Pros
- + User-friendly GUI for audio compression
- + Supports multiple audio compression formats
- + Efficient and effective for lossless audio processing
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent community activity or updates
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