VB-CABLE
VB-CABLE: A focused, low-cost way to route audio between applications on Windows and macOS. Ranked #25 of 30 in Audio Enhancement Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for basic cross-platform virtual audio cabling.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBasic cross-platform virtual audio cabling
- Free planYes
- Paid from$5 one-time
- Founded1999 · Sigoules, France
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Routes audio between playback and recording applications
- Supports MME, KS, DX, WaveRT and WASAPI on Windows
- Free donationware option with $5 permanent licenses available
Where it doesn't
- Focused on audio routing rather than sound-processing tools
- Paid licenses apply to a given PC or Mac configuration
- Windows interface coverage is broader than the documented macOS details
Our verdict on VB-CABLE
VB-CABLE is a virtual audio driver that forwards audio from a playback input to a recording output. It is intended for people who need to connect two audio applications, such as a player and recorder, across Windows or macOS. Its core use case is straightforward virtual cabling rather than broader audio enhancement, making it a practical fit for basic application-to-application routing.
The product supports MME, KS, DX, WaveRT and WASAPI interfaces on Windows, along with independent input and output sample rates. Windows sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz are supported. The vendor provides separate Windows and macOS driver packages, while the VB-CABLE MAC plan supports macOS 10.10 and higher. This gives Windows users a particularly broad interface range, while both platforms are covered for the central routing task.
VB-CABLE is distributed as donationware, and the published plans show a $5 one-time permanent license for a given PC configuration and a separate $5 one-time permanent license for a given Mac configuration. The free option suits users who want to route audio without committing to a paid license. Choose VB-CABLE when the priority is simple, low-cost virtual cabling between applications. Choose an alternative when the workflow calls for sound-processing capabilities such as noise reduction, equalization, virtual surround or application-specific profiles.
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VB-CABLE fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5 one-time |
| Noise reduction | Not verified |
| Equalizer | Not verified |
| Virtual surround | Not verified |
| Audio routing | Yes |
| App-specific profiles | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | windows, macos |
| Equalizer bands | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: MME, KS, DX, WaveRT, WASAPI |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | vb-audio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
VB-CABLE integrations
VB-CABLE lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- MME
- KS
- DX
- WaveRT
- WASAPI
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