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Volume Control vs AppVolume: catalog facts
Volume ControlAppVolume
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Free

Free during early access; a paid release with a launch discount is planned.

Linux macOS
  • Separate volume control for each application
  • Per-device volume adjustment
  • Per-app volume from 0% to 200%
  • Remembers volumes between sessions
  • Linux only
  • Built around the PulseAudio sound system
  • macOS only
  • Still in early access, with future pricing not yet set
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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