Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to SoundSource 5
Select different audio outputs per app, mix & add AU effects
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SoundSource 5 launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Play your favorite sound samples all across over macOS
2021 · its alternatives →
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Talk and listen to music like you’re side by side
2022 · its alternatives →
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2021 · boze.app · 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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VolumeHub▲195Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 · volumehub.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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Simplify for Mac▲220The simplest way to control Spotify, Music, iTunes and Vox
2015 · its alternatives →
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Per-app volume and output control for macOS.
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Bloop▲133Turn any Mac audio into a visual you can actually export
Aug 2026 · bloooooop.com · its alternatives →
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Roadie▲98Keep your Mac on the right microphone and speakers
9d ago · getroadie.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Aloud▲118Turn spoken feedback into tasks your coding agent can run
21d ago · aloud.sh · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I've built an automatic sound device changer for macOS which remembers your input/output selection according to your selection. It will be useful for musicians, multi input/output sound device users who want to manage input/output for all applications in a centralized way, preferred OS device. You don't even have to use the app UI! It's a paid app currently and only available on the App Store.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Fader▲2Per-app volume & audio routing for Mac, simple key controls.
Jun 2026 · fader.jfound.net · its alternatives →
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