BlackHole vs Dante Via
BlackHole
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| Figure | BlackHole | Dante Via |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Enhancement Software | 7.6 (#18) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Compatibility | The page says BlackHole is compatible with macOS Mavericks (10.10) and newer and is built for Intel and Apple Silicon. | The current download page lists Dante Via 1.4.1.2 for Windows and 1.4.1.3 for macOS. |
| Purpose | BlackHole is a macOS virtual audio loopback driver that lets applications pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency. | Dante Via routes audio between applications, devices connected to a computer, and the Dante network. |
| Support | The product page directs users to Discord for downloads, updates, and support, and also lists email support. | Audinate says it does not offer phone support and directs customers to its online support channel. |
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BlackHole
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