Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AutoMute
MacOS utility to mute sound when headphones get disconnected
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AutoMute launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Relax▲98Mutes your internal speakers when disconnecting headphones 🎧
2018 · dangercove.com · its alternatives →
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Automatically mute your keyboard while typing
2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →
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Mute or unmute your MacBook based on your current Wi-Fi network - Lorenzo45/AutoMute
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!
2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →
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AutoMute▲99Silence your Mac automatically in class or at the office
2015 · lorenzo45.github.io · its alternatives →
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Talk and listen to music like you’re side by side
2022 · multi.app · its alternatives →
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Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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UHMMM▲204Auto-plays elevator music when online meetings go silent
2020 · uhmmm.app · its alternatives →
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Liberate your Headphones
2021 · boze.app · its alternatives →
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Mute your Mac when headphones disconnect
Jun 2026 · quietswitch.pages.dev · its alternatives →
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VolumeHub▲195Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →
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AudioPriorityBar▲217Priority-based audio switching for macOS menu bar
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Automatically mutes each new tab the instant it is opened
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Sound Warden▲63Automatically routes each app to the audio device you want
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I’ve always liked having background noise while working or falling asleep, but I got frustrated that most “white noise” or ambient sound apps are either paywalled, stuffed with ads, or try to upsell subscriptions for basic features. So I made Ambi, a small iOS app with a clean interface and a set of freely available ambient sounds — rain, waves, wind, birds, that sort of thing. You can mix them, adjust volume levels, and just let it play all night or while you work. Everything works offline and there are no hidden catches. It’s something I built for myself first, but I figured others might…
2025 · ambisounds.app · its alternatives →
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Blankie▲181Open-source ambient sound mixer now on iOS, CarPlay and Mac
2025 · blankie.rest · its alternatives →
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Mutify▲70Use a shortcut on any Mac device to mute your microphone
2019 · mutify.app · its alternatives →
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CapslockMute▲179The fastest way to mute yourself on video calls
Jan 2026 · capslockmute.com · its alternatives →
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Background Music▲218Control the audio on your Mac apps from the menu bar
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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