SoundSource alternatives · Utilities
SoundSource alternatives with a Windows app
The SoundSource listing does not include a Windows app. 107 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.
SoundSource is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase. 85 of them are free or have a free plan.
107 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to SoundSource
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $15 one-time
Voicemeeter
Virtual audio mixer for Windows, sold as donationware
- Voicemeeter starts at $15 one-time (default price; buyer picks from five amounts). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Voicemeeter has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voicemeeter lists a Windows app.
- Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $14.95 one-time
Macs Fan Control
Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro
- Macs Fan Control starts at $14.95 one-time, per Mac. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Macs Fan Control has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Macs Fan Control lists a Windows app.
- Macs Fan Control also covers system monitor.
- Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
StartAllBack
Windows 11 taskbar, Start menu and Explorer restyling tool
- StartAllBack starts at $4.99 one-time for a personal license. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only StartAllBack lists a Windows app.
- Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
- Free trial · from $29 one-time
WinRAR
Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files
- WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR also covers file compression.
- SoundSource also covers menu bar app.
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
Total Commander
Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools
- Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
- Total Commander also covers file management and file compression.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
- Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
- Directory Opus also covers file management and file compression.
- Free plan · from $24 one-time
f.lux
Warms your screen's color at night to match the time of day
- f.lux starts at $24 per device, one-time (Windows Corporate Edition). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- f.lux has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only f.lux lists Windows and Linux apps.
- SoundSource can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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 plan · from $4.99/yr
aText
Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows
- aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- aText has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only aText lists a Windows app.
- aText also covers text expansion.
- Free plan · from $24.50 one-time
ClipClip
Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture
- ClipClip starts at $24.50 one-time payment per user (v2 Commercial License, 50% off $49 for a limited time). SoundSource starts at $49 one-time purchase.
- ClipClip has a free plan. SoundSource does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClipClip lists a Windows app.
- Only SoundSource lists a macOS app.
95 more that list a Windows app
- WizTree
- Twinkle Tray
- Numi
- Synergy
- TeraCopy
- Disk Drill
- Revo Uninstaller
- Process Lasso
- Wallpaper Engine
- XYplorer
- ClipboardFusion
- Clipdiary
- PhraseExpander
- Mountain Duck
- Advanced Renamer
- Renamer
- Snipaste
- FastStone Capture
- Screenpresso
- Geek Uninstaller
- ShareMouse
- Iris
- FreeCommander
- One Commander
- fman
- FileLocator Pro
- dtSearch
- R-Studio
- DiskGenius
- MiniTool Partition Wizard
- AOMEI Partition Assistant
- TextExpander
- AutoHotkey
- Everything
- 7-Zip
- Ditto
- ShareX
- CCleaner
- Espanso
- LocalSend
- Greenshot
- Text Blaze
- CopyQ
- WinDirStat
- Files
- BleachBit
- Ninite
- UniGetUI
- Flameshot
- WebCatalog
- Rainmeter
- Bulk Rename Utility
- Cyberduck
- PeaZip
- Logi Options+
- Lightshot
- TreeSize
- Beeftext
- FileZilla
- WinSCP
- CloudMounter
- ExpanDrive
- Bandizip
- WinZip
- Gyazo
- LICEcap
- PicPick
- HWiNFO
- Core Temp
- CPU-Z
- Fan Control
- SpeedFan
- NetLimiter
- GlassWire
- Glary Utilities
- Bulk Crap Uninstaller
- SpaceSniffer
- dupeGuru
- Easy Duplicate Finder
- X-Mouse Button Control
- Open-Shell
- Windhawk
- Double Commander
- Q-Dir
- Explorer++
- muCommander
- Copernic Desktop Search
- X1 Search
- Lookeen
- Patch My PC
- Just Color Picker
- Stellar Data Recovery
- TestDisk and PhotoRec
- Recoverit
- Display Driver Uninstaller
Common questions
Which SoundSource alternatives have a Windows app?
EarTrumpet, FxSound, Voicemeeter, Macs Fan Control, StartAllBack, WinRAR, Total Commander, Directory Opus and 99 more list a Windows app.
Does SoundSource have a Windows app?
The SoundSource listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
EarTrumpet, FxSound, Voicemeeter, Macs Fan Control, f.lux, PhraseExpress, aText, ClipClip and 77 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 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.