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BlackHole vs Loopback: catalog facts
BlackHole	Loopback
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…
macOS	macOS
Provides virtual audio input and output channels Works with macOS audio routing	Provides a visual audio-routing interface Routes sources into virtual devices for other apps
Requires configuration in the participating applications or Audio MIDI Setup.	Requires a paid license and macOS audio permissions.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	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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