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EarTrumpet vs SoundSource: catalog facts
EarTrumpet	SoundSource
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid app with a free download to try it before purchase.
Windows	macOS
Per-app volume sliders from the taskbar Quicker than opening the Windows volume mixer	Per-app volume and output device routing Audio effects and Audio Unit support for any app
Windows only Focused on volume control rather than audio effects or routing	macOS only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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