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Volume Control vs SoundSource: catalog facts
Volume ControlSoundSource
Free

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

Paid

Paid app with a free download to try it before purchase.

Linux macOS
  • Separate volume control for each application
  • Per-device volume adjustment
  • Per-app volume and output device routing
  • Audio effects and Audio Unit support for any app
  • Linux only
  • Built around the PulseAudio sound system
  • macOS only
  • Paid after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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