DeskFX Audio Enhancer vs Equaliser

DeskFX Audio Enhancer8.8Visit Equaliser8.7Visit

Higher score DeskFX Audio Enhancer #5 in Audio Equalizer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit DeskFX

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Equaliser #6 in Audio Equalizer Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Equaliser

• DeskFX Audio Enhancer fits best

  Windows and Mac users wanting many audio effects

• Equaliser fits best

  Mac users wanting a free high-band EQ

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Side by side

Feature	DeskFX Audio Enhancer 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Equaliser 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Audio Equalizer Software	#6 in Audio Equalizer Software
Best for	Windows and Mac users wanting many audio effects	Mac users wanting a free high-band EQ
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features DeskFX Audio Enhancer 2/4 · Equaliser 2/4
System-wide control	✓	✓
Per-app controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric EQ	✓	✓
Device profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop operating systems	Both	Macos
EQ band count	20 bands	64 bands (best)
Our review
Pros	System-wide EQ offers visual, graphic, and parametric modes with up to 20 bands Unlimited effect layers include bass boost, reverb, filtering, and audio masking Low-latency processing supports live streams, music, games, and video playback	System-wide processing across multiple applications Up to 64-band parametric EQ with independent channel control Room EQ Wizard and EasyEffects preset support
Cons	The free version is limited to non-commercial personal use Commercial licensing requires a paid plan It is desktop software for Windows and macOS rather than a mobile app	Requires Apple Silicon hardware Requires macOS 15 or later Limited to macOS devices
Our verdict	DeskFX Audio Enhancer is desktop software for changing audio played through computer speakers and headphones. It is suited to Windows and macOS users who want system-wide equalization, real-time effects, amplification, filtering, or audio… Read the review →	Equaliser is a free, open-source audio equalizer for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 or later. It processes audio system-wide, allowing sound from multiple applications to pass through one audio pipeline. The app runs from the macOS… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DeskFX Audio Enhancer — where it wins

  • System-wide EQ offers visual, graphic, and parametric modes with up to 20 bands
  • Unlimited effect layers include bass boost, reverb, filtering, and audio masking
  • Low-latency processing supports live streams, music, games, and video playback

  Where it doesn't

  • The free version is limited to non-commercial personal use
  • Commercial licensing requires a paid plan
  • It is desktop software for Windows and macOS rather than a mobile app

• Equaliser — where it wins

  • System-wide processing across multiple applications
  • Up to 64-band parametric EQ with independent channel control
  • Room EQ Wizard and EasyEffects preset support

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires Apple Silicon hardware
  • Requires macOS 15 or later
  • Limited to macOS devices

• DeskFX Audio Enhancer8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible system-wide equalizer with extensive effects and a free personal-use tier.

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• Equaliser8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source 64-band EQ for system-wide audio control on Apple Silicon Macs.

  Visit EqualiserFull verdict →