eqMac
eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS.
What eqMac is
eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS. Its free tier offers bass, midrange, and treble controls plus a fixed 10-band equalizer. AutoEQ can automatically adjust headphone sound using frequency responses, with 4,600 headphone presets listed. Pro adds unlimited customizable equalizer bands, a real-time spectrum analyzer, separate left and right channel controls, AudioUnit hosting, spatial audio, and per-app volume mixing. The app’s driver captures system audio for processing; the maker says it runs in user space rather than the kernel. Downloads support macOS 10.13 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. A free HTTP API is listed on the maker’s Spanish product page. Pro also enables remote control from iOS, iPadOS, or Android devices on the same local network. The free plan is available, while paid access starts at $1/mo. The public GitHub code corresponds to version 1.3.2 without Pro features; newer releases are developed on a private fork.
Good
- Free tier includes basic tone controls and 10-band EQ.
- AutoEQ lists 4,600 headphone presets.
- Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- Free HTTP API is listed.
Watch out
- Available only for macOS.
- Free tier excludes Pro features.
- Newer releases are developed on a private fork.
Who it suits
eqMac suits Mac users who want system-wide sound controls, headphone equalization, or per-app mixing. Its free tier covers basic tone adjustment, while advanced tools require Pro.
Verdict
eqMac provides system-wide audio adjustment, with basic controls available for free and a broader set of tools in Pro. Paid access starts at $1/mo, though the Pro subscription page does not state a yearly price.
Plans and prices
From eqMac's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free features · community support · no Pro features |
| eqMac Pro subscription | — | Access to all features · dedicated support · future updates at no extra cost · The page says “Una licencia de dispositivo por cada $1 al mes”; it does not state a yearly price. |
| Lifetime | — | Current Pro features for one Mac · dedicated support · future Pro features may require a partial upgrade |
The facts
Each one read from eqMac's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- The maker’s Spanish product page lists a free HTTP API for controlling eqMac.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Audio processing
- The maker says eqMac’s driver captures system audio and passes it to the app through a secure memory tunnel for processing.checked 2 Oct 2026
- AutoEQ
- AutoEQ provides automatic headphone equalization from frequency responses, with support listed for 4,600 headphone presets.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Driver security
- The maker says the audio capture driver runs in user space rather than the kernel, which it describes as more secure and stable.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Equalizer
- The free tier includes basic bass, mids and treble controls and a fixed 10-band equalizer; Pro adds unlimited customizable bands.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Open-source scope
- The public GitHub repository says its code corresponds to version 1.3.2 without Pro features and that newer releases are developed on a private fork.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Pro audio tools
- The maker lists a real-time spectrum analyzer, separate left and right channel EQ, AudioUnit hosting, spatial audio, and per-application volume mixing as Pro features.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer and volume mixer for macOS.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Remote control
- The maker lists remote control from iOS, iPadOS, or Android devices on the same local network as a Pro feature.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says Pro customers can contact support through the website, while the project also uses GitHub issues and a Discord community for help.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2016checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- London, England, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Bitgapp’s site names Roman Kisil as co-founder and creator of eqMac and lists UK company number 10454731.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported Macs
- The download is listed for macOS 10.13 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon.checked 2 Oct 2026
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