miniaudio
The premium Open Source alternative to FMOD
🎯 Best for:Developers needing a lightweight, no-nonsense audio engine for games or applications.
What is miniaudio?
A single-header C library for cross-platform audio playback and recording with zero external dependencies. It abstracts complex backend APIs like WASAPI, Core Audio, and ALSA into a unified, lightweight interface.
Tech Stack
CGame Development
Why miniaudio?
- • Easiest integration (one file)
- • No external DLLs required
- • Excellent cross-platform support
Limitations
- • No high-level GUI tools
- • Limited advanced DSP effects
- • Manual memory management
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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Issues
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on FMOD)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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