SoundSource alternatives · Utilities
SoundSource alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The SoundSource listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 14 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
SoundSource is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.
14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to SoundSource
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
PCalc
Scientific calculator for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- PCalc starts at $9.99 one-time. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- PCalc has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PCalc lists an iOS app.
- PCalc also covers calculator.
- Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Paste
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards
- Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Paste lists an iOS app.
- Paste also covers clipboard manager.
- SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
- Free plan
PhraseExpress
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing
- PhraseExpress has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Typinator
Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally
- Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
- Typinator also covers text expansion.
- SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
Soulver
Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column
- Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
- Soulver also covers natural-language input and calculator.
- SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
- Free plan · from $19 one-time
ClipboardFusion
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing
- ClipboardFusion starts at $19 per machine, one-time. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- ClipboardFusion has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and text expansion.
- Free trial · from $7.99
PasteNow
Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync
- PasteNow starts at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- PasteNow also covers templates and clipboard manager.
- Free trial · from $39
Dropshare
Upload files and screenshots from a Mac to your own storage
- Dropshare starts at $39 one-off (Personal License, VAT included per the site). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Dropshare lists iOS and Android apps.
- SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dropshare also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Setapp
One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps
- Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
- SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Setapp also covers screenshots, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- TextExpander has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $44.95/yr
CCleaner
Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile
- CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- CCleaner has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CCleaner lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- LocalSend has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
Common questions
Which SoundSource alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
PCalc, Paste, PhraseExpress, Typinator, Soulver, ClipboardFusion, PasteNow, Dropshare and 6 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does SoundSource have an iPhone and iPad app?
The SoundSource listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
PCalc, PhraseExpress, ClipboardFusion, TextExpander, CCleaner, LocalSend, Keka and Gyazo are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to SoundSource: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.