EXP Soundboard vs Soundboard Online

EXP Soundboard is a free, open-source soundboard for playing custom clips through speakers or virtual audio devices. Users can load MP3 and WAV files, assign hotkeys for playback, adjust each sound’s volume, and configure the output. It also includes text to speech for playing custom messages. Gamers, streamers, and content creators are among its intended users. Audio can optionally be routed to Discord or OBS through Virtual Audio Cable or similar tools. The software is designed for Windows, with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 listed as compatible. It is also listed for Linux, macOS, and web: Mac and Linux use is through a virtual machine or Wine, while browser use runs through OnWorks in a virtual Windows environment. After installation, it works offline, except when used through OnWorks. Minimum requirements include Windows 7, a 1 GHz Intel or AMD CPU, 1 GB RAM, 50 MB free disk space, and Java Runtime Environment 8 or later. The site says the installer may be flagged by antivirus software and advises downloading from trusted sources.

Soundboard Online is a free browser soundboard for playing uploaded clips together in real time. You can create private rooms, share links and let connected members hear the same sounds simultaneously. Persistent WebSocket connections broadcast play events to everyone in a room. The service accepts MP3, WAV and OGG files up to 50 MB per clip. A visual waveform editor trims clips, and keyboard hotkeys trigger them. You can paste a YouTube link to stream background music for room members. The product is aimed at Discord servers, Twitch and YouTube streamers, D&D sessions and remote teams. Its HTTP API connects with Twitch bots, Stream Deck, Cloudflare Workers, Discord or Slack bots, Home Assistant and scripts. API keys are shown once, stored hashed and limited to playing sounds in their originating room. Soundboard Online runs in a browser with no desktop app. The Free Forever plan costs nothing, has no subscription or credit card, and places no cap on rooms, clips or sessions. Users must be at least 13.