Best Audio Enhancement Software in 2026
Updated
In short: NVIDIA ShadowPlay is ranked #1 of 32 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of SteelSeries Moments and Buddi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Buddi. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Krisp AI Meeting Assistant at $8/mo.
Audio enhancement software gives you ways to shape computer audio and manage how sound moves between applications. Compared on audio routing, equalizer options and bands, noise reduction, virtual surround, and app-specific profiles, the entries cover capabilities that may matter differently for listening, calls, or creative work. Supported platforms help clarify where each option runs; free plans and paid-from prices add practical cost considerations. The ranking begins with Voicemeeter, Elgato Wave Link, and RØDE UNIFY, then continues with FxSound, Splitwave, Patchd, eqMac, and EasyEffects. Match the available controls to your audio setup and the programs you use.
32 audio enhancement software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Noise reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA ShadowPlay | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  SteelSeries Moments | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 | Buddi | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  EasyEffects | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | — | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | Elgato Wave Link | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | eqMac | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 1 /mo | — | View |
| 7 |  FxSound | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | RØDE UNIFY | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Voicemeeter | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | NVIDIA Broadcast | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Patchd | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 5.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 12 | JACK Audio Connection Kit | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | No | View |
| 13 |  JamesDSP | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | Splitwave | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  VB-CABLE | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  Wavelet | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 | BlackHole | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 |  EarTrumpet | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 | Equalizer APO | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | Helvum | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 | Krisp AI Meeting Assistant | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 22 |  MicMixer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | No | View |
| 23 |  qpwgraph | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Poweramp Equalizer | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | No | View |
| 25 |  SoundSource | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | No | View |
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Questions about this list
Which audio enhancement software is ranked first on Inferse?
NVIDIA ShadowPlay is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 6.0. SteelSeries Moments is second and Buddi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Krisp AI Meeting Assistant has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.