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SwitchAudioSource vs SoundSwitch: catalog facts
SwitchAudioSourceSoundSwitch
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

macOS, Command line Windows
  • Switches input and output devices by name or identifier
  • Can list devices and show the current selection
  • Separate shortcuts for playback and recording devices
  • macOS only
  • Command-line only
  • Requires Windows and configured audio devices.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
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 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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