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Loopback vs Wave Link: catalog facts
Loopback	Wave Link
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free Free on Mac and Windows with no subscription.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Provides a visual audio-routing interface Routes sources into virtual devices for other apps	Route any source to up to five separate mixes Per-mix levels, effects and labels
Requires a paid license and macOS audio permissions.	No Linux version Focused on streaming and calls rather than music production
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 October 1, 2026

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