DeskBroadcast
7.3#3 in ai noise cancellation software$79 one-timeFree planmacOS
VisitDeskBroadcast vs HushMic
What both publish
| Fact | DeskBroadcast | HushMic |
|---|---|---|
| Audio processing | The studio mic chain includes AI voice isolation, hum filtering, gating, four-band voice EQ, compression and auto-leveling. | The project states that processing adds 80 ms of latency and runs on the CPU. |
| Integrations | Apps including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, FaceTime, OBS and browsers can select DeskBroadcast Camera and DeskBroadcast Mic. | HushMic creates a PipeWire virtual microphone that can be selected as input in Discord, TeamSpeak, OBS, or a browser. |
| Latency | DeepFilterNet 3 adds approximately 40 milliseconds of end-to-end voice latency. | The project reports 80 ms of processing latency, plus PipeWire's own buffering. |
| Local processing | Video, audio and the learned room-noise profile remain on the Mac and are not sent to a cloud service. | Audio processing runs on the CPU, and the project says audio is not uploaded. |
| System requirements | DeskBroadcast requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. | The listed requirements are Linux on x86-64 with PipeWire and WirePlumber; PulseAudio apps need pipewire-pulse. |
DeskBroadcast plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$79, paid once
HushMic plans
No prices published.
Pick DeskBroadcast if…
DeskBroadcast suits Mac users who want processed webcam video and microphone audio available to video-call, streaming, or recording apps. It also fits users who prefer media to remain on-device and the app to work offline.
Pick HushMic if…
HushMic suits Linux users who want system-wide microphone noise suppression and locally processed audio. It requires PipeWire and WirePlumber, with an additional component for PulseAudio apps.