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SoundAnchor vs Audio Switcher: catalog facts
SoundAnchor	Audio Switcher
Paid Paid app with a 30-day free trial on the direct download; direct Mac licences also work on…	Free Free and open source; donations are appreciated.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Keeps a chosen microphone active when Bluetooth headphones connect Device priority and mic gain controls in the menu bar	Global hotkeys for any playback or recording device Favourite devices keep menus short
Windows version is a beta Multi-device audio setups are Mac only	Windows only Requires .NET Framework 4 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MS-PL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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