Best Audio Equalizer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Buddi and DeskFX Audio Enhancer. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Buddi. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DeskFX Audio Enhancer at $2.92/mo.
Audio equalizers give you controls for shaping playback, with platform support and pricing also informing your choice. Compare EQ band count and parametric EQ, then consider whether per-app controls or system-wide control better suits your listening setup. Device profiles and supported desktop operating systems offer further points to check. Nahimic, Buddi, and DeskFX Audio Enhancer are among the available options. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help you assess cost alongside capabilities. Use the listed controls and compatibility details to narrow down which software matches the adjustments and operating systems you care about.
23 audio equalizer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
23ranked
13free plans on this page
$2.92/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Audio Equalizer Software 23 channels on this page · 80 of 184 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSystem-wide controlPer-app controlsParametric EQDevice profilesDesktop operating systemsEQ band count Spec sheet Score
01 Nahimic Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsbothEQ band countnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.6
02 Buddi Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsYesParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemswindowsEQ band countnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 DeskFX Audio Enhancer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsbothEQ band count20 bands 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
04 SotF Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsbothEQ band countnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.1
05 CamillaDSP Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsbothEQ band countnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
06 SteelSeries Moments Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
07 EQBase Free planYesPaid from$4.99/moSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsYesParametric EQYesDevice profilesYesDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band count24 bands 8/8spec lines stated 6.9
08 eqMac Free planYesPaid from$1/moSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 Equaliser Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band count64 bands 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 Wavelet Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesYesDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band count9 bands 4/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 EqLume Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesYesDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band countnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 FxSound Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
13 Radioform Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsNoParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band count10 bands 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
14 CoreEQ Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsNoParametric EQYesDevice profilesYesDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band countnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.6
15 EasyEffects Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.6
16 eqtune Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band countnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
17 Poweramp Equalizer Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.5
18 Equalizer APO Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsYesParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemswindowsEQ band countnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
19 Boom 3D Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.6
20 Sound Control Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlYesPer-app controlsYesParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsmacosEQ band countnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.6
21 PC Equalizer Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsYesParametric EQYesDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemswindowsEQ band countnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
22 SoundSource Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.4
23 JamesDSP Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSystem-wide controlnot statedPer-app controlsnot statedParametric EQnot statedDevice profilesnot statedDesktop operating systemsnot statedEQ band countnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.2
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | System-wide control | Per-app controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nahimic | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Buddi | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | DeskFX Audio Enhancer | 7.2 | Free plan | $2.92/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | SotF | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | CamillaDSP | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | SteelSeries Moments | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | EQBase | 6.9 | Free plan | $3.33/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | eqMac | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 1 /mo | — | — |
| 9 | Equaliser | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Wavelet | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | EqLume | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 12 | FxSound | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Radioform | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 14 | CoreEQ | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 15 | EasyEffects | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | eqtune | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Poweramp Equalizer | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Equalizer APO | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Boom 3D | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | Sound Control | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | PC Equalizer | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | SoundSource | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | JamesDSP | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which audio equalizer software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Nahimic is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.6. Buddi is second and DeskFX Audio Enhancer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DeskFX Audio Enhancer has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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