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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
JDSP4Linux processes audio for PipeWire and PulseAudio clients, according to its repository description.
Alternatives
The Best Effects Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like Effects? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
EasyEffects provides PipeWire audio processing plugins, including a limiter, compressor, convolver, equalizer, and auto-volume controls.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionJDSP4LinuxJDSP4Linux processes audio for PipeWire and PulseAudio…Another optionTUI Audio Mixerwiremix mixes audio in a terminal interface for PipeWire…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JDSP4Linux | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | TUI Audio Mixer | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Plugins | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | walk | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Emoji Selector | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | OnlySwitch | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | QMPlay2 | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | cava | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Dopamine | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Gum | — | Yes | — |
All Effects alternatives
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
wiremix mixes audio in a terminal interface for PipeWire, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
GxPlugins.lv2 collects additional LV2 audio plugins from the Guitarix project.
4
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
walk navigates files in a terminal interface as an alternative to cd and ls, with keyboard controls for moving through folders.
5
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Choose emoji from the command-line launcher with this Rofi plugin, which adds an emoji selector to Rofi.
6
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
OnlySwitch combines Mac menu bar controls for settings such as dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
QMPlay2 plays video and audio in many formats and codecs, according to its repository description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
cava visualizes audio across multiple platforms, according to its repository description.
9
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Dopamine plays audio, with its project describing the player as focused on simplicity.
10
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Gum provides components for building interactive shell scripts, according to its project description.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Loop manages windows on macOS, according to its repository description.
12
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Atuin synchronizes and searches shell history with end-to-end encryption, according to its repository description.
13
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
OpenCore provides a bootloader with UEFI support components and development resources.
14
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
CodexBar displays usage statistics for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code without requiring login, according to its repository.
15
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
skim provides fuzzy finding in Rust, according to its repository description.
16
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Gear Lever manages AppImage packages, integrating them into the app menu and supporting drag-and-drop installation.
17
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Brigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from Apple or a software update server using a Python script.
18
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Caligula writes disk images through a terminal interface for disk imaging.
19
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
bluetuith manages Bluetooth connections from a cross-platform terminal interface.
20
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Hyfetch displays system information in a terminal with LGBTQ+ pride-flag themes, according to its repository description.
21
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Fooyin plays music and supports customization, according to its repository description.
22
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
lnav navigates log files and provides tools for searching, filtering, and querying logs.
23
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
btop displays CPU, memory, and other system resource information in a terminal interface.
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Gromit-MPX annotates the screen on Unix desktops using X11 or XWayland.
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What is the best alternative to Effects?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Effects are JDSP4Linux, TUI Audio Mixer, and Plugins.
Are there open-source alternatives to Effects?
Yes: JDSP4Linux, TUI Audio Mixer, Plugins, and walk.
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