EQBase
EQBase: A capable Mac audio correction tool with a useful free tier and deep Pro controls. Ranked #12 of 22 in Audio Equalizer Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users wanting room correction and recording.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac users wanting room correction and recording
- Free planYes
- Paid from$39.99/yr
- Per-app controlsYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free system-wide 10-band EQ with headphone correction profiles
- Pro adds room correction, routing, recording and per-app controls
- Supports macOS on Apple silicon and Intel without a normal driver install
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS 14.4 or later
- Parametric EQ and advanced mixing features require Pro
- Audiophile mode and Pro routing use a user-space Core Audio driver
Our verdict on EQBase
EQBase is a macOS desktop application for applying equalization across system audio and individual applications. It suits Mac users who want to adjust headphones, speakers, rooms or app audio from one place, with recording and preset controls included. The free, time-unlimited plan provides a system-wide 10-band EQ, headphone correction profiles, volume boost and balance, loudness compensation, Auto Switch presets, global hotkeys and one-click system-audio recording. Recordings can be saved as MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV or AIFF.
The paid tiers focus on deeper correction and audio control. Pro Monthly costs $4.99 per month, while Pro Annual costs $39.99 per year and Pro Lifetime costs $79.99 one time. All Pro plans include a 24-band parametric EQ, room measurement with automatic correction, App Mixer and routing. Pro also adds per-app volume, mute and tone controls, separate EQ per output, Audio Unit plugin hosting, convolution, and analysis tools including a spectrogram, goniometer and correlation analysis. The annual and lifetime options make the product more suitable for longer-term use, while the free plan covers straightforward system-wide equalization.
EQBase’s platform fit is clear: it supports macOS 14.4 or later on Apple silicon and Intel. Normal setup does not install a driver, but optional Audiophile mode and Pro routing use a user-space Core Audio driver. That distinction matters for users who want advanced routing rather than only equalization and recording. Choose EQBase if you want Mac-wide audio processing with a free entry point and a path to room correction. It is less suitable for users on Windows or other platforms, or for those who need only a basic equalizer without Pro features.
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EQBase fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $39.99/yr |
| System-wide control | Yes |
| Per-app controls | Yes |
| Parametric EQ | Yes |
| Device profiles | Yes |
| Desktop operating systems | Macos |
| EQ band count | 24 bands |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | eqbase.app |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to EQBase
- Equalizer APOA powerful free Windows system EQ with deep filtering, low latency, and VST support.9.3
- CamillaDSPA flexible, free DSP engine for room correction, crossovers, routing, and equalization.9.2
- SotFFree, open-source EQ and room-correction software for cross-platform audio workflows.9.1
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