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SwitchAudioSource vs Audio Switcher: catalog facts
SwitchAudioSourceAudio Switcher
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

Free and open source; donations are appreciated.

macOS, Command line Windows
  • Switches input and output devices by name or identifier
  • Can list devices and show the current selection
  • Global hotkeys for any playback or recording device
  • Favourite devices keep menus short
  • macOS only
  • Command-line only
  • Windows only
  • Requires .NET Framework 4 or later
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MS-PL
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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