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Open-source alternatives to SoundSource

SoundSource is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

SoundSource is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to SoundSource

  1. EarTrumpet

    Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray

    • EarTrumpet is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • EarTrumpet has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only EarTrumpet lists a Windows app.
    • Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
    EarTrumpet vs SoundSourceEarTrumpet pricing and details

  2. MonitorControl

    Free, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays

    • MonitorControl is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • MonitorControl has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MonitorControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MonitorControl vs SoundSourceMonitorControl pricing and details

  3. BlackHole

    Virtual audio loopback driver for routing sound between Mac apps

    • BlackHole is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • BlackHole has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BlackHole is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BlackHole vs SoundSourceBlackHole pricing and details

  4. FxSound

    Free open-source Windows equalizer and volume booster

    • FxSound is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • FxSound has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FxSound lists a Windows app.
    • Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
    FxSound vs SoundSourceFxSound pricing and details

  5. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  6. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Maccy has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  7. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Stats has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats pricing and details

  8. Thaw

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS

    • Thaw is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Thaw has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Thaw pricing and details

  9. Hidden Bar

    Free, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons

    • Hidden Bar is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Hidden Bar has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hidden Bar is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hidden Bar pricing and details

  10. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  11. SwiftBar

    Open-source tool that puts script output in the Mac menu bar

    • SwiftBar is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • SwiftBar has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SwiftBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    SwiftBar pricing and details

  12. boring.notch

    Turns the MacBook notch into a music player and file shelf

    • boring.notch is free. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
    • boring.notch has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
    • boring.notch is open source, according to its own site.
    • SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    boring.notch pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to SoundSource?

Yes. EarTrumpet, MonitorControl, BlackHole, FxSound, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats, Thaw and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is SoundSource open source?

SoundSource is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

EarTrumpet, MonitorControl, BlackHole, FxSound, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Stats, Thaw and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.