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Equaliser vs Radioform

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.

Equaliser

Free plan Mac

Equaliser offers system-wide audio adjustment with extensive band controls, presets and local processing. Check the macOS and Apple Silicon requirements, and note that the app is not notarized by Apple.

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Radioform

Free plan Mac

Radioform provides system-wide EQ with presets, custom curves, and device switching on supported Macs. Its macOS requirement and lack of per-app controls are worth considering before choosing it.

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The facts

EqualiserRadioform
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMacMac
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteequaliser.knage.netradioform.app
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Equaliser: what it does well

  • Applies equalization to audio from every app
  • Provides up to 64 parametric EQ bands
  • Includes 11 factory presets
  • Processes audio locally without recording or transmitting it
  • Supports importing Room EQ Wizard filter settings

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 15 or later
  • Requires an Apple Silicon Mac
  • Not notarized by Apple

Radioform: what it does well

  • Free, open source, and licensed under GPLv3.
  • Ten adjustable bands span 32 Hz to 16 kHz.
  • Includes presets and saved custom EQ curves.
  • Switches output devices without restarting.
  • Maker states that it collects no data.

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 13.0 Ventura or later.
  • Does not offer per-app controls.
  • Available only for macOS.

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