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Audio Switcher vs SoundAnchor: catalog facts
Audio Switcher	SoundAnchor
Free Free and open source; donations are appreciated.	Paid Paid app with a 30-day free trial on the direct download; direct Mac licences also work on…
Windows	Windows, macOS
Global hotkeys for any playback or recording device Favourite devices keep menus short	Keeps a chosen microphone active when Bluetooth headphones connect Device priority and mic gain controls in the menu bar
Windows only Requires .NET Framework 4 or later	Windows version is a beta Multi-device audio setups are Mac only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MS-PL	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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