Voicemeeter vs Boom 3D

Voicemeeter9.2Visit Boom 3D8.5Visit

Higher score Voicemeeter #2 in Audio Enhancement Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit VB-Audio

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Boom 3D #9 in Audio Enhancement Software 8.5/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Boom 3D

• Voicemeeter fits best

  Advanced Windows audio routing

• Boom 3D fits best

  Cross-platform surround and equalizer effects

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Side by side

Feature	Voicemeeter 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Boom 3D 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Audio Enhancement Software	#9 in Audio Enhancement Software
Best for	Advanced Windows audio routing	Cross-platform surround and equalizer effects
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	macOS, Windows
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Features Voicemeeter 4/5 · Boom 3D 3/5
Noise reduction	✓	✓
Equalizer	✓	✓
Virtual surround	✓	✓
Audio routing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
App-specific profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	windows	macos, windows
Equalizer bands	3 bands	31 bands (best)
Our review
Pros	Routes hardware and software audio to multiple outputs Supports multichannel mixing, effects, denoising, and recording Includes VBAN network audio, macro buttons, and remote controls	31-band equalizer with presets and virtual 3D surround sound Per-application volume control plus system-wide volume boosting Noise filtering, audio effects, local playback, and internet radio
Cons	Windows-only availability limits cross-platform setups Advanced features require moving beyond Standard The interface may demand audio-routing knowledge	Available only for macOS and Windows Requires purchase after the 15-day free trial Feature availability may differ between macOS and Windows
Our verdict	Voicemeeter is a Windows virtual audio mixer and audio-driver application for connecting microphones, sound cards, software players, games, conferencing tools, and professional audio applications. It is designed for users who need detailed… Read the review →	Boom 3D is a desktop audio enhancement application for macOS and Windows. It processes system audio with virtual 3D surround sound, a 31-band equalizer, volume boosting, audio effects, and per-application volume control. Its audience… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Voicemeeter — where it wins

  • Routes hardware and software audio to multiple outputs
  • Supports multichannel mixing, effects, denoising, and recording
  • Includes VBAN network audio, macro buttons, and remote controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability limits cross-platform setups
  • Advanced features require moving beyond Standard
  • The interface may demand audio-routing knowledge

• Boom 3D — where it wins

  • 31-band equalizer with presets and virtual 3D surround sound
  • Per-application volume control plus system-wide volume boosting
  • Noise filtering, audio effects, local playback, and internet radio

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS and Windows
  • Requires purchase after the 15-day free trial
  • Feature availability may differ between macOS and Windows

• Voicemeeter9.2/10 · Free plan

  A deep Windows audio router with free tiers for mixing, effects, and network audio.

  Visit VB-AudioFull verdict →
• Boom 3D8.5/10 · 15-day trial

  A paid desktop audio enhancer for surround effects, detailed EQ, and app-level control.

  Visit Boom 3DFull verdict →