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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