EQBase
7.2#1 in audio equalizer softwareFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAPImacOS
VisitEQBase vs SotF
What both publish
| Fact | EQBase | SotF |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | EQBase is made and published by Bold Biscuit, described as an independent software studio. | The site credits SotF to Pierre F. Aubert. |
| Privacy | The maker says audio, recordings and listening information stay on the Mac and are not collected or transmitted. | SotF says it collects no user data and uses no analytics, telemetry, cookies, or tracking. |
| Product | EQBase is a system-wide macOS equalizer that processes audio from apps in real time. | SotF is a free, open-source audio player and optimizer for sound in rooms and headphones. |
| Room correction | Pro can play a sweep, capture microphone measurements and fit an automatic room correction. | Room EQ measures and analyzes room response, then calculates correction filters to apply in a plugin chain. |
EQBase plans
- FreeFree
- Pro Monthly$4.99 a month
- Pro Annual$39.99 a year
- Pro Lifetime$79.99, paid once
SotF plans
- FreeFree
Pick EQBase if…
EQBase suits Mac users seeking system-wide audio adjustment, headphone correction profiles, or system audio recording. Pro is for users who also want room correction, per-app controls, routing, or Audio Unit hosting.
Pick SotF if…
SotF suits listeners who want local music playback and audio correction for rooms, headphones, or speakers. Room correction requires measurement equipment; speaker correction does not require a microphone.