17.2
EQBase is a macOS system-wide equalizer with a 10-band EQ and profiles for 8,600+ headphones.
Free planAPImacOS
Best Audio Equalizer Software in 2026
EQBase leads this chart of 22 (7.2/10, free plan). Nahimic is next (7.2/10, free plan), and FxSound is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.1/10). Audio equalizer software changes how audio sounds by adjusting frequency levels. Choose based on the controls you need, such as system-wide or per-app adjustment, and the platforms you use. Check Android support for the specific product before choosing it for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Compare free plans and paid starting prices, plus options such as parametric EQ, device profiles and EQ band count.
27.2
Android app and desktop software that adds 3D audio and a radar showing where sounds come from.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
37.1
FxSound is a free Windows audio processor with an equalizer, effects and presets.
Free planOpen sourceWindows
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PC Equalizer
PC Equalizer is Windows software for customizing a computer’s audio output and accessing Equalizer APO features.
Free planWindows7.1$20 one-time - 5
DeskFX Audio Enhancer
DeskFX applies system-wide audio effects and up to 20-band EQ on Windows and macOS.
Free planmacOSWindows6.6From $34.99 a year - 6
JamesDSP
JamesDSP offers Linux audio effects and equalization, plus an Android app.
Free planAndroidAPILinux6.4Free plan - 7
Boom 3D
Boom 3D adds virtual surround sound for headphones and lets users adjust audio intensity.
AndroidiOSExtensionmacOS6.3 - 8
SoundSource
No Android app; Mac menu-bar controls set app levels and send audio to other outputs.
macOS6.3$49 one-time - 9
eqMac
eqMac is a macOS system-wide equalizer with basic tone controls and headphone AutoEQ profiles.
Free planmacOS6.2Free plan - 10
SotF
SotF is a free audio player and optimizer for Linux, macOS and Windows, with room correction tools.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 11
EqLume
EqLume is a macOS system-wide equalizer that applies presets matched to the music genre.
Free planmacOS6.0Free plan - 12
Wavelet
Wavelet is an Android system-wide equalizer with nine bands and more than 5,000 headphone profiles.
Free planAndroid6.0Free plan - 13
CamillaDSP
CamillaDSP is an open-source real-time audio processor for Linux, macOS and Windows.
WebAPILinuxmacOS5.9 - 14
EasyEffects
Easy Effects processes PipeWire app and microphone audio on Linux with effects users can order in a chain.
Free planLinux5.9Free plan - 15
Equaliser
Equaliser applies up to 64 bands of parametric EQ to audio from every macOS app.
Free planmacOS5.9Free plan - 16
Radioform
Radioform is a free macOS system-wide equalizer with ten adjustable bands and built-in presets.
Free planmacOS5.9Free plan - 17
Poweramp Equalizer
Poweramp Equalizer is an Android app with per-app EQ, volume controls, a limiter and presets.
Android5.7 - 18
Sound Control
Sound Control is a macOS utility for controlling audio separately by application and output device.
macOS5.6 - 19
SteelSeries Sonar
Free planWindows5.5Free plan - 20
CoreEQ
CoreEQ is a free macOS system-wide equalizer with graphic and parametric filters and 22 presets.
macOS5.4 - 21
eqtune
eqtune is a macOS system-wide equalizer with editable parametric bands and saved presets.
macOS5.3 - 22
Equalizer APO
Free Windows audio tool with global sound adjustment, per-program controls and profiles.
Windows4.6
Choosing well
Does it work on Android?
Check the product's platform details to confirm Android support before choosing an equalizer for a phone or tablet.
Android availability is one comparison point; do not assume a product supports Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO devices or HyperOS unless its maker says so.
Do you need system-wide or per-app controls?
Choose based on whether you need system-wide audio control, per-app control, or both.
These are separate comparison points, so check the listed controls rather than assuming one implies the other.
Which EQ features should you compare?
Compare parametric EQ support, device profiles and EQ band count against the adjustments you want to make.
The chart includes these as separate criteria, so check the details for the software you are considering.
Can you use it for free, and what does paid access cost?
Check whether a free plan is available and whether a paid starting price is listed. A free trial and a free plan are different options.
For example, EQBase has a free plan with paid access from $4.99 per month, while eqMac has a free plan with paid access from $1 per month.
Which desktop operating systems does it support?
Match the listed desktop operating systems to the computers where you want to use the equalizer.
The chart compares macOS, Windows and Linux support. Check the individual product details for its platform compatibility.
Questions people ask
How do I choose an audio equalizer app for my Xiaomi phone?
Check the product's platform details for Android support, then compare its controls, EQ features and pricing. Do not assume Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific support.
What is the difference between system-wide and per-app equalizer controls?
They are separate comparison points: system-wide control and per-app control. Check which is listed for the software you are considering.
What should I look for in an equalizer?
Compare parametric EQ, device profiles and EQ band count, along with platform support and whether a free plan is available.
Which audio equalizer software has a free plan?
Examples with a free plan include Nahimic, FxSound, DeskFX Audio Enhancer and eqMac. Check product details for current plan terms.
Can I use audio equalizer software on Windows, Mac or Linux?
The chart compares Windows, macOS and Linux support. Check each product's platform details before choosing.