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FxSound alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded FxSound alternative is EarTrumpet (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

FxSound compared with 5 alternatives: eqMac, Voicemeeter, SoundSource, EarTrumpet and BlackHole.

FxSound is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FxSoundThis toolFreeFreeWindows
eqMacFree plan · from $3/moYesmacOS
VoicemeeterFree plan · from $15 one-timeYesWindows
SoundSourceFree trial · from $49 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
EarTrumpetFreeFreeWindows
BlackHoleFreeFreemacOS

Price against what you get

FxSound has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessFxSoundeqMacEarTrumpetBlackHole

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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How each one differs from FxSound

  1. eqMac

    System-wide equalizer and per-app volume mixer for macOS

    • eqMac starts at $3 per month, or $30 per year.
    • eqMac also lists a macOS app.
    • eqMac lists no Windows app, which FxSound has.
    • eqMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • eqMac also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want one equalizer applied to every app and every output device

    eqMac vs FxSoundeqMac pricing and details

  2. Voicemeeter

    Virtual audio mixer for Windows, sold as donationware

    • Voicemeeter starts at $15 one-time (default price; buyer picks from five amounts).
    • Voicemeeter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Voicemeeter does not cover noise cancellation, which FxSound does.

    Suits: Streamers and podcasters mixing a microphone with music and game audio

    Voicemeeter vs FxSoundVoicemeeter pricing and details

  3. SoundSource

    Per-app volume, output routing and audio effects for the Mac

    • SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • SoundSource has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FxSound.
    • SoundSource also lists a macOS app.
    • SoundSource lists no Windows app, which FxSound has.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want a separate volume level for each app

    SoundSource vs FxSoundSoundSource pricing and details

  4. EarTrumpet

    Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray

    • EarTrumpet is free.
    • EarTrumpet also covers menu bar app.
    • EarTrumpet does not cover noise cancellation, which FxSound does.

    Suits: Windows users who want a different volume for each app

    EarTrumpet vs FxSoundEarTrumpet pricing and details

  5. BlackHole

    Virtual audio loopback driver for routing sound between Mac apps

    • BlackHole is free.
    • BlackHole also lists a macOS app.
    • BlackHole lists no Windows app, which FxSound has.
    • BlackHole does not cover noise cancellation, which FxSound does.

    Suits: Streamers and podcasters capturing one app's sound in another

    BlackHole vs FxSoundBlackHole pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in FxSound

  • Windows only; the vendor says it hopes to build Mac and Linux versions if contributions allow.
  • System-wide processing is not possible on Android or iOS because of operating system restrictions, the vendor says.
  • Funded by donations from users and run by a small team of contributors.
  • Older paid versions are kept on the site as legacy downloads.
FxSound pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to FxSound?

The alternatives to FxSound in this directory are eqMac, Voicemeeter, SoundSource, EarTrumpet and BlackHole. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FxSound.

Is there a free alternative to FxSound?

Yes. EarTrumpet and BlackHole are free to use. eqMac and Voicemeeter have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which FxSound alternatives work on macOS?

The FxSound listing does not include a macOS app. eqMac, SoundSource and BlackHole list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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