Tasks / Per-App Volume Control
Best indie Mac apps for
Per-App Volume Control Per-app volume utilities give macOS a proper volume mixer, so browsers, calls, music, games, and background apps can each have their own level and output behavior.
Our pick
Per-app audio control for Mac.
Best for Per-app volume
Mac support Mac
Free option No
One-time purchase Yes
Made by Rogue Amoeba A polished audio utility for per-app volume, audio effects, input/output routing, and menu bar control.
Best free option
Free open-source per-app volume control.
Best for Free SoundSource alternative
Mac support macOS 15+
Free option Yes
One-time purchase No
Made by Ronit Singh A free open-source menu bar app for per-app volume, multi-device output, audio routing, and 10-band EQ.
Power pick
Free per-app volume and audio routing.
Best for Free per-app audio
Mac support Mac
Free option Yes
One-time purchase No
Made by Open source An open-source utility for per-app volume and automatic music pausing.
How we pick
We favor focused Mac products, independent ownership, tasteful defaults, and tools that can stay useful for years.
Company-backed apps can appear, but the list stays Mac-first and indie-first.
