Voicemeeter
Voicemeeter connects and mixes audio hardware with software sound sources, then routes mixes to multiple outputs.
What Voicemeeter is
Voicemeeter connects and mixes audio hardware with software sound sources, then routes mixes to multiple outputs. It appears as a multichannel virtual soundcard and supports WDM, MME, ASIO, WaveRT, and DirectX driver protocols. Listed effects include multiband EQ, reverb, limiter, chorus, delay, and noise gate. VBAN can stream multichannel audio over a local network to PCs, TVs, and iOS and Android devices. Banana and Potato include an eight-channel recorder that supports MP3, WAV, BWF, and AIFF. The maker describes Banana for conferencing, team gaming, and podcasting, and Potato for audio professionals, podcasts, music studios, and radio. Voicemeeter is a Windows application; installation instructions require running setup as administrator and restarting the computer. The maker says all functions are available for free and asks users to pay a license if they find it useful or use it professionally. Its donationware model lets users select an amount; Potato periodically invites users to donate for an activation code. Listed one-time donationware amounts are 15.00 USD for Standard, 30.00 USD for Banana, and 35.00 USD for Potato.
Good
- Routes mixes to multiple outputs
- Supports several audio driver protocols
- VBAN streams audio over a local network
- Banana and Potato include an eight-channel recorder
- All functions are available for free
Watch out
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Installation requires administrator setup and a restart
- Potato periodically requests a donation for activation
Who it suits
Voicemeeter suits Windows users who need to mix and route audio from hardware and software sources. Banana is described for conferencing, team gaming, and podcasting; Potato is aimed at audio professionals, studios, podcasts, and radio.
Verdict
Voicemeeter combines virtual soundcard routing, audio effects, and network streaming in a Windows application. Its donationware model leaves payment optional according to the maker, while installation requires administrator access and a restart.
Plans and prices
From Voicemeeter's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Voicemeeter Standard | $15, paid once | Donationware; 3 inputs / 3 outputs; 2 hardware inputs + 1 software input |
| Voicemeeter Banana | $30, paid once | Donationware; 5 inputs / 5 outputs; 3 hardware inputs + 2 software inputs; includes Standard |
| Voicemeeter Potato | $35, paid once | Donationware for activation code; 8 inputs / 8 outputs; 5 hardware inputs + 3 software inputs; includes Standard and Banana |
The facts
Each one read from Voicemeeter's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio effects
- The maker lists effects including multiband EQ, reverb, limiter, chorus, delay, and noise gate.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Donationware model
- The maker says its donationware model lets users select an amount based on their means or usage; Potato periodically invites users to donate for an activation code.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The maker names Skype, Zoom, Teamspeak, games, video players, internet radio, and DAW applications as audio sources or uses.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Banana for conferencing, team gaming, and podcasting, and Potato for audio professionals, podcasts, music studios, and radio.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Mobile companion
- VBAN Talkie can send an audio stream to Voicemeeter or another VBAN Receptor and receive another stream at the same time.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Network streaming
- VBAN streams multichannel audio over a local network to PCs, TVs, and iOS and Android devices.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says its website privacy statement follows GDPR standards and says it complies with the California Online Privacy Protection Act.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Voicemeeter connects and mixes audio hardware with software sound sources and routes mixes to multiple outputs.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Recorder
- Banana and Potato include an 8-channel recorder supporting MP3, WAV, BWF, and AIFF.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker provides user manuals, video tutorials, a forum, and update help through its site.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Virtual soundcard
- It appears as a multichannel soundcard and supports WDM, MME, ASIO, WaveRT, and DirectX driver protocols.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- VB-Audio identifies Vincent Burel as an independent developer providing audio software since 1999 and lists its address in Sigoules, France.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Free use
- The maker says Voicemeeter is free to use with all functions available and asks users to pay a license if they find it useful or use it professionally.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform
- Voicemeeter is a regular application for Windows and installation instructions require running setup as administrator and restarting the computer.checked 30 Sep 2026
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