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Sound Siphon vs Audio Hijack: catalog facts
Sound SiphonAudio Hijack
Paid

Paid, with a free trial; also offered as a Mac App Store subscription.

Paid

Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…

macOS macOS
  • Captures audio from specific apps only
  • Virtual microphones usable in other audio apps
  • Builds recording workflows from processing blocks
  • Supports application-specific audio capture
  • macOS only
  • Mac App Store version needs an additional download for virtual inputs
  • Requires a paid license and permission to capture the selected audio sources.
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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