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Open Sound Meter vs Friture: catalog facts
Open Sound Meter	Friture
Freemium The desktop Community version is free; the iPad app is sold separately on the App Store.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Full measurement set in the free version Cross-platform desktop builds	Several views of the same live audio input
iPad version is paid Aimed at audio professionals rather than casual users	Live analysis requires an audio input source.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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