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SoundSource vs Wave Link: catalog facts
SoundSource	Wave Link
Paid Paid app with a free download to try it before purchase.	Free Free on Mac and Windows with no subscription.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Per-app volume and output device routing Audio effects and Audio Unit support for any app	Route any source to up to five separate mixes Per-mix levels, effects and labels
macOS only Paid after the trial	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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