AudioPad
AudioPad: A strong free choice for desktop sound triggers, routing, and voice-chat playback. Ranked #1 of 26 in Soundboard Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free cross-platform soundboard users.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree cross-platform soundboard users
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Desktop appYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unlimited sounds with custom global hotkeys
- Sub-20ms latency and separate local/transmitted volume controls
- Works with Discord, Zoom, Teams, OBS Studio, Steam, and Slack
Where it doesn't
- Desktop support is limited to Windows and Linux
- Runs locally rather than providing cloud-based access
- License references identify both MIT License and GPLv3
Our verdict on AudioPad
AudioPad is a free, open-source desktop soundboard for gamers, streamers, and voice-chat users. It plays music, sound effects, memes, and voice clips through a microphone input, with global hotkeys for triggering sounds and support for MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, and M4A files. Multiple list, grid, and soundboard layouts let users organize audio for different workflows. It runs on Windows and Linux without requiring an account or cloud upload.
The Free Plan costs $0 forever and includes unlimited sounds, custom hotkeys, sub-20ms latency, no ads, and no account requirement. AudioPad’s strongest functional area is its playback and routing control: users can send sound playback into a microphone input, adjust local and transmitted volume separately, and use the control dock to pause, change speed, or stop all sounds. An integrated downloader for audio tracks adds another way to populate boards.
AudioPad fits voice-chat and streaming setups that use Discord, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS Studio, Steam, or Slack. Low-latency playback and global hotkeys suit live audio cues, while multiple layouts support both compact trigger collections and broader soundboards. Its scope is narrower for users who need a platform beyond Windows or Linux, cloud-based access, or a non-desktop workflow. License information also deserves attention before redistribution because published references identify both the MIT License and GPLv3. Choose AudioPad for a free local soundboard with routing and hotkey controls; consider an alternative if broader platform coverage or cloud delivery is central.
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AudioPad fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Browser app | Not verified |
| Hotkey triggering | Yes |
| Streaming integrations | Yes |
| Voice effects | Not verified |
| Multiple soundboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Discord, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS Studio, Steam, Slack |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | audiopad.vercel.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
AudioPad integrations
AudioPad lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Discord
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- OBS Studio
- Steam
- Slack
Alternatives to AudioPad
- ResananceA free, flexible soundboard for hotkeys, voice effects, and streaming audio.9.2
- Sound ShowA flexible cross-platform soundboard for live shows, streaming, and multimedia cues.9.1
- LivePlayA capable open-source soundboard for cue-driven live production.9.0
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