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Loopback vs VB-CABLE: catalog facts
Loopback	VB-CABLE
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Free The basic VB-CABLE is donationware. Additional virtual cables are separate products.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Provides a visual audio-routing interface Routes sources into virtual devices for other apps	Makes one application's output available as another's input Provides a basic virtual audio device
Requires a paid license and macOS audio permissions.	Applications must be configured to use the virtual device; extra cable products have separate terms.
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 September 22, 2026

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