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Audio Hijack vs Loopback: catalog facts
Audio Hijack	Loopback
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…
macOS	macOS
Builds recording workflows from processing blocks Supports application-specific audio capture	Provides a visual audio-routing interface Routes sources into virtual devices for other apps
Requires a paid license and permission to capture the selected audio sources.	Requires a paid license and macOS audio permissions.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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