Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsLinux
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: apps.kde.org, kde.org
Overview
KMix is ranked #13 of 30 in audio mixing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.
KMix plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio mixing software
- Free plan
- Yesapps.kde.org
- Supported platforms
- Linuxapps.kde.org
Facts
- Purpose
- KMix is a sound channel mixer and volume control.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Sound card control
- The handbook describes KMix as an application for changing the volume of a sound card.docs.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Audio drivers
- KMix supports several platforms and sound drivers, and uses ALSA when both ALSA and Open Sound System drivers are installed.docs.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Remote control
- KMix can be controlled and scripted through D-Bus, including getting and setting volume levels.docs.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The KMix page lists Linux installation through Discover and other AppStream application stores, or through a distribution package manager.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The KMix page lists the GPL-2.0+ license.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- KDE links to the KMix handbook and forum for help, and provides a bug reporting link.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Source code
- KDE provides a link to browse KMix source code.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- KDE says its software contains no ads or spyware and no subscription services.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Organization
- KDE describes itself as an international community that builds and distributes free, open-source software, and says anyone can use its software for free.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Release history
- The KMix page lists version 26.08.1 dated 2026-09-10 as its latest release shown.apps.kde.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Audio Mixing Software in 2026#13 of 30
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Sources
- apps.kde.org/kmix/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.kde.org/stable5/en/kmix/kmix/index.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.kde.org/stable5/en/kmix/kmix/introduction.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- docs.kde.org/stable5/en/kmix/kmix/advanced.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- kde.org/community/whatiskde/· checked 4 Oct 2026