Best Audio Equalizer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Buddi and DeskFX Audio Enhancer. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Buddi. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DeskFX Audio Enhancer at $2.92/mo.
An equalizer lets you shape audio playback, but the controls and platforms available vary. Compare EQ band count and parametric EQ support to gauge adjustment options, then consider whether per-app controls or system-wide control better suits how you listen. Device profiles and supported desktop operating systems are useful compatibility points; free plans and paid starting prices help frame cost. Nahimic, CamillaDSP, and Buddi begin the ranked entries, followed by DeskFX Audio Enhancer and SotF. Use the listed controls and platform support to identify which tools fit your listening setup and preferences.
23 audio equalizer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
13 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NahimicWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | BuddiWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | DeskFX Audio EnhancerWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $2.92/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | SotFWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | EQBaseMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $3.33/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | EqLumeMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 7 | eqMacMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | RadioformMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | SteelSeries MomentsWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | WaveletAndroid | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | EasyEffectsLinux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 12 | FxSoundWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 13 | CamillaDSPWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 14 | CoreEQMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | eqtuneMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | EqualiserMac | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.2 | |
| 17 | Equalizer APOWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | JamesDSPLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 19 | Poweramp EqualizerAndroid | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 20 | Boom 3DWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 21 | Sound ControlMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | PC EqualizerWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
| 23 | SoundSourceMac | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
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Questions about this list
Which audio equalizer software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.7. Buddi is second and DeskFX Audio Enhancer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DeskFX Audio Enhancer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.