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Helvum vs QjackCtl: catalog facts
HelvumQjackCtl
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.

Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.

Linux Linux
  • Visual graph of PipeWire nodes and links
  • Connect streams by dragging
  • Controls JACK daemon settings and status
  • Includes patchbay and connection controls
  • Only works with PipeWire
  • Linux only
  • Requires the JACK Audio Connection Kit
  • Designed for the Linux Audio Desktop
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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