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Le Biniou

Free#6 of 35 in Audio Visualizer Software

Le Biniou: A flexible open-source choice for live visuals, streaming, and custom effects. Ranked #6 of 35 in Audio Visualizer Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source streaming and effects workflows.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Open-source streaming and effects workflows
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Video export
    Yes
  • Founded
    2018
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • More than 100 visual-effect plugins for custom visual sequences
    • Supports ALSA, JACK, PulseAudio, OSC, and audio-file inputs
    • Includes MP4 encoding, RTMP streaming, and V4L2 output

  • Where it doesn't

    • Documented HD output reaches 1920×1080
    • Primarily focused on audio-reactive visuals rather than general video editing
    • Output options center on MP4, RTMP, and virtual video-device workflows

Our verdict on Le Biniou

Le Biniou is an open-source audio-reactive visualizer and VJ tool for visual artists, musicians, composers, and VJs. It generates graphics from live or recorded audio and supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted environments. Its workflow combines more than 100 plugins for drawing, filtering, images, colors, and output with sequences that can be arranged and saved. User-created and AI-generated visual sequences, custom image themes, and media support add room for personalized compositions.

The open-source model provides a free path without commercial plan tiers. Its standout feature is the breadth of audio and visual inputs: audio can come from ALSA, JACK, PulseAudio, OSC, sound cards, and audio files, while the effect library covers more than 100 visual plugins. SDL2 and browser-based interfaces support different working styles, and the documented HD encoding example is 1920×1080. This makes Le Biniou a fit for creators who want locally generated visuals with substantial control over effects and sequences.

For streaming and production workflows, Le Biniou connects with FFmpeg, ALSA, JACK Audio, PulseAudio, V4L2 loopback, and RTMP. It can encode MP4 video, stream through RTMP, and output to a virtual video device, extending its use beyond on-screen visualization. The tradeoff is a focused toolset: its documented strengths are audio-reactive graphics, effects, sequence arrangement, and selected video outputs rather than broad video-editing capabilities. Choose it for open-source visual performance and streaming workflows; consider an alternative if you need a general-purpose editor or output beyond the documented HD range.

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Le Biniou pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on biniou.lenain.info

Le Biniou fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Waveform visualsYes
Spectrum visualsNot verified
Video exportYes
Transparent exportNot verified
Max resolution1080p
Platform coverageWeb and desktop
Max audio lengthNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Desktop
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations6 integrations: FFmpeg, ALSA, JACK Audio, PulseAudio, V4L2 loopback, RTMP
PricingFree plan
Websitebiniou.lenain.info
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

Le Biniou integrations

Le Biniou lists 6 integrations on its own site.

  • FFmpeg
  • ALSA
  • JACK Audio
  • PulseAudio
  • V4L2 loopback
  • RTMP

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