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EQBase vs EqLume
Both stand on audio equalizer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIMac
EQBase offers a free system-wide equalizer, headphone profiles and audio recording, with room correction and app controls in Pro. Check the macOS requirement and the device limit attached to the plan you choose.
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EqLume combines automatic genre presets with manual audio controls and visualizations. Consider its operating-system and hardware requirements, and note that the App Store version lacks the optional classifier model.
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| EQBase | EqLume | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Annual: $39.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eqbase.app | github.com |
| On audio equalizer software | #4 of 22 | #8 of 22 |
EQBase: what it does well
- Free tier has no time limit.
- Profiles cover more than 8,600 headphone models.
- Free tier records in six listed audio formats.
- Audio processing is local.
- Supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14.4 or later.
- Pro routing uses a user-space Core Audio driver.
- Lifetime Pro covers one Mac.
EqLume: what it does well
- Includes 21 genre presets.
- Works without a virtual audio driver or kernel extension.
- Audio stays in memory and is not recorded or uploaded.
- Supports device profiles and parametric EQ.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Requires an Apple silicon Mac.
- Built-in speakers are left unprocessed.
- Mac App Store build omits the optional classifier model.
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