MiniMeters
7.3#3 in audio analysis software$20 one-timeFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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OpenMeters
5.7#33 in audio analysis softwareFree planFree planLinux
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| Fact | MiniMeters | OpenMeters |
|---|---|---|
| Audio capture | The standalone app can capture default audio devices on Windows, macOS 14.2 or later and Linux, subject to system support. | It supports per-application PipeWire capture and direct device or default-sink capture with negotiated layouts of up to eight channels. |
| Purpose | MiniMeters is an audio metering application and plug-in suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. | OpenMeters is an open-source audio metering and visualization application for Linux that captures PipeWire applications or devices. |
| Support | Support is offered through Discord and email. | The maker asks users who have trouble running it to open an issue and says they will try to help. |
MiniMeters plans
- DemoFree
- MiniMeters$20, paid once
OpenMeters plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick MiniMeters if…
MiniMeters suits people who want to inspect stereo audio with several meter views on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It may also suit users who want to record audio or capture a recent segment for review.
Pick OpenMeters if…
OpenMeters suits Linux users who need real-time PipeWire metering and multiple audio analysis views. It is aimed at systems meeting its graphical, PipeWire, and graphics-driver requirements.