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EasyEffects

Free#12 of 30 in Audio Enhancement SoftwareAudio Equalizer Software

EasyEffects: A deep open-source effects suite for Linux audio and microphone processing. Ranked #12 of 30 in Audio Enhancement Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux users needing complete audio processing.

8.2/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Linux users needing complete audio processing
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Noise reduction
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Processes application output and microphones through PipeWire
    • Offers 1–32-band parametric EQ and RNNoise noise reduction
    • Supports presets, app controls, and an extensive effects chain

  • Where it doesn't

    • Supports Linux only
    • Relies on PipeWire-managed audio
    • Some effects require additional plugin dependencies

Our verdict on EasyEffects

EasyEffects is an open-source Linux application for processing PipeWire-managed application audio and microphones. It suits users who need more control than a basic system volume panel, including application-specific processing, microphone cleanup, equalization, compression, reverberation, stereo processing, and other effects. Its application enablement and exclusion controls make it relevant for setups where different programs need different audio treatment.

The standout capability is the configurable processing chain. Users can order effects, create or import presets, and choose from tools such as a 1–32-band parametric equalizer, filters, convolution, compression, reverberation, and stereo processing. RNNoise-based noise reduction adds microphone-focused cleanup, while custom model import provides another way to tailor that processing. Together, these controls give EasyEffects a broad feature set within a single Linux audio application rather than limiting it to one narrow adjustment.

EasyEffects fits most directly into a PipeWire-based Linux environment and is distributed through Linux distribution packages and Flatpak. Integrations with PipeWire, RNNoise, Linux Studio Plugins, and Flatpak support that ecosystem, although some effects require additional plugin dependencies. The Linux-only scope also makes platform fit an important deciding factor. Choose EasyEffects if you want open-source application and microphone processing with detailed chains and presets; choose an alternative if you need support beyond Linux or do not want to manage PipeWire and related dependencies.

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EasyEffects pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

EasyEffects fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Noise reductionYes
EqualizerYes
Virtual surroundNot verified
Audio routingYes
App-specific profilesYes
Supported platformslinux
Equalizer bandsNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsLinux
Integrations4 integrations: PipeWire, RNNoise, Linux Studio Plugins, Flatpak
PricingOpen source
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

EasyEffects integrations

EasyEffects lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • PipeWire
  • RNNoise
  • Linux Studio Plugins
  • Flatpak

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