BackgroundMusic
The premium Open Source alternative to Rogue Amoeba SoundSource
🎯 Best for:Mac users needing granular control over application audio levels and recording.
What is BackgroundMusic?
A macOS utility that provides per-application volume control and automatic music pausing. It includes a virtual audio device for recording system audio without external hardware.
Tech Stack
C++OS & Utilities
Why BackgroundMusic?
- • Lightweight system integration
- • Automatic music pausing
- • Zero cost for loopback
Limitations
- • macOS only
- • Requires kernel extension
- • Occasional driver instability
3/6/2026
Last Update
748
Forks
522
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Rogue Amoeba SoundSource)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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